Men of Business Academy vs The Southport School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Men of Business Academy
Southport · Independent special · 11-12
238 students · ICSEA 993
The Southport School
Southport · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,621 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Men of Business Academy Southport QLD | The Southport School Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | – Not rated | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #30 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #249 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Special | Combined |
| Year range | 11-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 238 | 1,621 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 238 | 0 / 1,621 |
| Foundation intake | – | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 153 |
| Year 12 cohort | 100 | 193 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +164% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 993 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 48% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.8 | 149.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.6 | 89.4 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 2% |
| Suburb | Southport 4215 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | menofbusiness.com.au | www.tss.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •The Southport School has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Southport School has fewer students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.6).
- •The Southport School is the larger school with 1,621 students compared with 238.
- •Men of Business Academy has grown faster over five years (164% vs 1%).
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 Men of Business Academy better than The Southport 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 Men of Business Academy and The Southport School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Southport and Southport in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Men of Business Academy has 12.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Southport School has 10.9.
How do Men of Business Academy and The Southport School rank in QLD?
Men of Business Academy is unranked and The Southport School is 30th of 275 among special schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.