Brisbane Adventist College vs Tamborine Mountain College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 43 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
Tamborine Mountain College
North Tamborine · Independent combined · Prep-12
546 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Brisbane Adventist College Mansfield QLD | Tamborine Mountain College North Tamborine QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 275 | #95 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #488 of 1,259 | #500 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 587 | 546 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 300 | 268 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | 50 |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 22.2 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 4122 | North Tamborine 4272 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bac.qld.edu.au | www.tmc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (58.3 vs 57.5).
- •Tamborine Mountain College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Brisbane Adventist College is the larger school with 587 students compared with 546.
- •Tamborine Mountain College has grown faster over five years (12% vs 1%).
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 Tamborine Mountain College?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brisbane Adventist College and Tamborine Mountain College?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and North Tamborine in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Adventist College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tamborine Mountain College has 12.9.
How do Brisbane Adventist College and Tamborine Mountain College rank in QLD?
Brisbane Adventist College is 90th of 275 and Tamborine Mountain College is 95th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.