Montessori International College vs Woombye State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Montessori International College
Forest Glen · Independent combined · Prep-12
276 students · ICSEA 1104
Woombye State School
Woombye · Government primary · Prep-6
423 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Montessori International College Forest Glen QLD | Woombye State School Woombye QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 69 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #40 of 275 | #395 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #278 of 1,259 | #3029 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 276 | 423 |
| Girls / boys | 157 / 119 | 200 / 223 |
| Foundation intake | 28 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | 23 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 6 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1104 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 5% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 29.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 19.2 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Forest Glen 4556 | Woombye 4559 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.montessori.qld.edu.au | woombyess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Montessori International College scores higher on the Success Index (69.2 vs 45.8).
- •Montessori International College has the higher ICSEA (1104 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Montessori International College has fewer students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.3).
- •Woombye State School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 276.
- •Montessori International College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -10%).
- •Montessori International College is a independent school while Woombye 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 Montessori International College better than Woombye State School?
On the Success Index, Montessori International College ranks higher (69.2 vs 45.8 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 Montessori International College and Woombye State School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Forest Glen and Woombye in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Montessori International College has 10.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woombye State School has 14.3.
How do Montessori International College and Woombye State School rank in QLD?
Montessori International College is 40th of 275 and Woombye State School is 395th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.