Brisbane Adventist College vs Mansfield State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 839 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Adventist College
Mansfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
587 students · ICSEA 1072
Mansfield State High School
Mansfield · Government high school · 7-12
3,807 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Brisbane Adventist College Mansfield QLD | Mansfield State High School Mansfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 275 | #10 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #488 of 1,259 | #154 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 587 | 3,807 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 300 | 1,896 / 1,911 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | 673 |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | 561 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 243.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 63.6 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 4122 | Mansfield 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bac.qld.edu.au | mansfieldshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mansfield State High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 58.3).
- •Mansfield State High School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.6).
- •Mansfield State High School is the larger school with 3,807 students compared with 587.
- •Mansfield State High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 1%).
- •Brisbane Adventist College is a independent school while Mansfield State High School is a government 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 Brisbane Adventist College better than Mansfield State High School?
On the Success Index, Mansfield State High School ranks higher (75.6 vs 58.3 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 Brisbane Adventist College and Mansfield State High School?
About 839 m in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mansfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Adventist College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mansfield State High School has 15.6.
How do Brisbane Adventist College and Mansfield State High School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Adventist College is 90th of 275 and Mansfield State High School is 10th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.