Brisbane Adventist College vs Mount Gravatt East State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km 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
Mount Gravatt East State School
Mount Gravatt East · Government primary · Prep-6
251 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Brisbane Adventist College Mansfield QLD | Mount Gravatt East State School Mount Gravatt East QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 275 | #331 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #488 of 1,259 | #2700 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 587 | 251 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 300 | 123 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 10% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 4122 | Mount Gravatt East 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bac.qld.edu.au | mtgravatteastss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Adventist College scores higher on the Success Index (58.3 vs 49.8).
- •Brisbane Adventist College has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 1000), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.1).
- •Brisbane Adventist College is the larger school with 587 students compared with 251.
- •Brisbane Adventist College has grown faster over five years (1% vs -11%).
- •Brisbane Adventist College is a independent school while Mount Gravatt East State 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 Mount Gravatt East State School?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Adventist College ranks higher (58.3 vs 49.8 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 Brisbane Adventist College and Mount Gravatt East State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mount Gravatt East in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Adventist College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Gravatt East State School has 14.1.
How do Brisbane Adventist College and Mount Gravatt East State School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Adventist College is 90th of 275 and Mount Gravatt East State School is 331st of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.