Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School vs St Thomas More College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School
Acacia Ridge · Independent combined · Prep-12
260 students · ICSEA 710
St Thomas More College
Sunnybank · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,161 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School Acacia Ridge QLD | St Thomas More College Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 275 | #38 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1210 of 1,259 | #388 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 260 | 1,161 |
| Girls / boys | 122 / 138 | 603 / 558 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 25 | 223 |
| Year 12 cohort | 11 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 710 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 1th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 84% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.6 | 85.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 41.9 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 94% | 1% |
| Suburb | Acacia Ridge 4110 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.murrischool.qld.edu.au/ | www.stmc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More College scores higher on the Success Index (65.6 vs 22.8).
- •St Thomas More College has the higher ICSEA (1067 vs 710), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School has fewer students per teacher (9.4 vs 13.6).
- •St Thomas More College is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 260.
- •St Thomas More College has grown faster over five years (6% vs -2%).
- •Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is a independent school while St Thomas More College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School better than St Thomas More College?
On the Success Index, St Thomas More College ranks higher (65.6 vs 22.8 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and St Thomas More College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Acacia Ridge and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School has 9.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More College has 13.6.
How do Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School and St Thomas More College rank in QLD?
Aboriginal & Islander Independent Community School is 266th of 275 and St Thomas More College is 38th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.