Brisbane Montessori School vs Moreton Bay Boys' College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 22 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
Moreton Bay Boys' College
Manly West · Independent combined · Prep-12
568 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Brisbane Montessori School Fig Tree Pocket QLD | Moreton Bay Boys' College Manly West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 275 | #50 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #284 of 1,259 | #309 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 189 | 568 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 105 | 0 / 568 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 51 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 43 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 43.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 36.2 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fig Tree Pocket 4069 | Manly West 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bms.qld.edu.au | www.mbbc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (68.9 vs 67.8).
- •Brisbane Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1125), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.1).
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College is the larger school with 568 students compared with 189.
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -4%).
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 Moreton Bay Boys' College?
On the Success Index, Brisbane Montessori School ranks higher (68.9 vs 67.8 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 Montessori School and Moreton Bay Boys' College?
About 22 km in a straight line, between Fig Tree Pocket and Manly West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Montessori School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moreton Bay Boys' College has 13.1.
How do Brisbane Montessori School and Moreton Bay Boys' College rank in QLD?
Brisbane Montessori School is 41st of 275 and Moreton Bay Boys' College is 50th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.