Compass Independent School vs Somerset College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 79 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Independent School
Kelvin Grove · Independent combined · Prep-7
47 students · ICSEA 1157
Somerset College
Mudgeeraba · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,612 students · ICSEA 1157
| Measure | Compass Independent School Kelvin Grove QLD | Somerset College Mudgeeraba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 83 Top 5% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #32 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #255 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-7 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 47 | 1,612 |
| Girls / boys | 19 / 28 | 838 / 774 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 141 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 135 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1157 | 1157 |
| ICSEA percentile | 96th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 64% | 63% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 3.4 | 109.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.5 | 126.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 0% |
| Suburb | Kelvin Grove 4059 | Mudgeeraba 4213 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.compassindependentschool.com/ | www.somerset.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Compass Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (83.1 vs 70.6).
- •Compass Independent School has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.7).
- •Somerset College is the larger school with 1,612 students compared with 47.
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 Compass Independent School better than Somerset College?
On the Success Index, Compass Independent School ranks higher (83.1 vs 70.6 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 Compass Independent School and Somerset College?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Kelvin Grove and Mudgeeraba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Compass Independent School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Somerset College has 14.7.
How do Compass Independent School and Somerset College rank in QLD?
Compass Independent School is unranked and Somerset College is 32nd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.