Brisbane Montessori School vs Centenary State High School
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.
Brisbane Montessori School
Fig Tree Pocket · Independent combined · Prep-10
189 students · ICSEA 1128
Centenary State High School
Jindalee · Government high school · 7-12
1,719 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Brisbane Montessori School Fig Tree Pocket QLD | Centenary State High School Jindalee QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 275 | #67 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #284 of 1,259 | #524 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | 7-12 |
| Students | 189 | 1,719 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 105 | 829 / 890 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 296 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 277 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 128.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 54.1 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Fig Tree Pocket 4069 | Jindalee 4074 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bms.qld.edu.au | centenaryshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 59.7).
- •Brisbane Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1049), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.3).
- •Centenary State High School is the larger school with 1,719 students compared with 189.
- •Centenary State High School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -4%).
- •Brisbane Montessori School is a independent school while Centenary 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 Montessori School better than Centenary State High School?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Montessori School ranks higher (68.9 vs 59.7 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 Montessori School and Centenary State High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fig Tree Pocket and Jindalee in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Montessori School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Centenary State High School has 13.3.
How do Brisbane Montessori School and Centenary State High School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Montessori School is 41st of 275 and Centenary State High School is 67th of 269 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.