St Bernard State School vs Tamborine Mountain College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
St Bernard State School
Tamborine Mountain · Government primary · Prep-6
117 students · ICSEA 1039
Tamborine Mountain College
North Tamborine · Independent combined · Prep-12
546 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | St Bernard State School Tamborine Mountain QLD | Tamborine Mountain College North Tamborine QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #233 of 804 | #95 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #2070 of 4,908 | #500 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 117 | 546 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 66 | 268 / 278 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 50 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 25 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -48% | +12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 42.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 22.2 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Tamborine Mountain 4272 | North Tamborine 4272 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stbernardss.eq.edu.au | www.tmc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (58.3 vs 57.5).
- •Tamborine Mountain College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernard State School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.9).
- •Tamborine Mountain College is the larger school with 546 students compared with 117.
- •Tamborine Mountain College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -48%).
- •St Bernard State School is a government school while Tamborine Mountain College is an independent 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 St Bernard State School better than Tamborine Mountain College?
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 St Bernard State School and Tamborine Mountain College?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Tamborine Mountain and North Tamborine in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
St Bernard State School has 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tamborine Mountain College has 12.9.
How do St Bernard State School and Tamborine Mountain College rank in QLD?
St Bernard State School is 233rd of 804 and Tamborine Mountain College is 95th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.