Brisbane Montessori School vs Sherwood State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 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
Sherwood State School
Sherwood · Government primary · Prep-6
630 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Brisbane Montessori School Fig Tree Pocket QLD | Sherwood State School Sherwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #41 of 275 | #49 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #284 of 1,259 | #581 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 189 | 630 |
| Girls / boys | 84 / 105 | 307 / 323 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | 13 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1128 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 91th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 53% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 40.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 16.7 |
| Language background other than English | 35% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Fig Tree Pocket 4069 | Sherwood 4075 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bms.qld.edu.au | sherwoodss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sherwood State School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 68.9).
- •Sherwood State School has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1128), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Montessori School has fewer students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.7).
- •Sherwood State School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 189.
- •Brisbane Montessori School is a independent school while Sherwood State 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 Sherwood State School?
On the Success Index, Sherwood State School ranks higher (74.5 vs 68.9 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 Sherwood State School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fig Tree Pocket and Sherwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Montessori School has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sherwood State School has 15.7.
How do Brisbane Montessori School and Sherwood State School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Montessori School is 41st of 275 and Sherwood State School is 49th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.