Brisbane Montessori School vs Mount Ommaney Special 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
Mount Ommaney Special School
Mount Ommaney · Government special · Prep-12
156 students · ICSEA 1056
| Measure | Brisbane Montessori School Fig Tree Pocket QLD | Mount Ommaney Special School Mount Ommaney QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #284 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 189 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 105 | 42 / 114 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 16 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 7 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +47% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1056 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 3.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 43.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 53.2 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Fig Tree Pocket 4069 | Mount Ommaney 4074 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bms.qld.edu.au | mtommaneyspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Brisbane Montessori School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1056), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Ommaney Special School has fewer students per teacher (3.6 vs 10.5).
- •Brisbane Montessori School is the larger school with 189 students compared with 156.
- •Mount Ommaney Special School has grown faster over five years (47% vs -4%).
- •Brisbane Montessori School is a independent school while Mount Ommaney Special 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 Mount Ommaney Special School?
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 Montessori School and Mount Ommaney Special School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Fig Tree Pocket and Mount Ommaney in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Montessori School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Ommaney Special School has 3.6.
How do Brisbane Montessori School and Mount Ommaney Special School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Montessori School is 41st of 275 and Mount Ommaney Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.