Brisbane Christian College vs St Thomas More College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Christian College
Salisbury · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,118 students · ICSEA 1109
St Thomas More College
Sunnybank · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,161 students · ICSEA 1067
| Measure | Brisbane Christian College Salisbury QLD | St Thomas More College Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 67 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #51 of 275 | #38 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #319 of 1,259 | #388 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,118 | 1,161 |
| Girls / boys | 554 / 564 | 603 / 558 |
| Foundation intake | 84 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 104 | 223 |
| Year 12 cohort | 72 | 172 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1109 | 1067 |
| ICSEA percentile | 87th | 74th |
| Top SEA quarter | 44% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 6% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 70.2 | 85.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 58.3 | 32.9 |
| Language background other than English | 50% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Salisbury 4107 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanechristiancollege.com.au/ | www.stmc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (67.3 vs 65.6).
- •Brisbane Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1109 vs 1067), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Thomas More College has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.9).
- •St Thomas More College is the larger school with 1,161 students compared with 1,118.
- •Brisbane Christian College 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 Brisbane Christian College better than St Thomas More College?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Christian College ranks higher (67.3 vs 65.6 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 Christian College and St Thomas More College?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Salisbury and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Christian College has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Thomas More College has 13.6.
How do Brisbane Christian College and St Thomas More College rank in QLD?
Brisbane Christian College is 51st of 275 and St Thomas More College is 38th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.