St Bernard State School vs Tamborine Mountain State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.4 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 State School
Tamborine Mountain · Government primary · Prep-6
564 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | St Bernard State School Tamborine Mountain QLD | Tamborine Mountain State School Tamborine Mountain QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #233 of 804 | #182 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2070 of 4,908 | #1742 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 117 | 564 |
| Girls / boys | 51 / 66 | 282 / 282 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -48% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1039 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.3 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.6 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Tamborine Mountain 4272 | Tamborine Mountain 4272 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | stbernardss.eq.edu.au | tamborinemountainss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tamborine Mountain State School scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 58.3).
- •Tamborine Mountain State School has the higher ICSEA (1054 vs 1039), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Bernard State School has fewer students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.4).
- •Tamborine Mountain State School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 117.
- •Tamborine Mountain State School has grown faster over five years (-7% vs -48%).
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 State School?
On the Success Index, Tamborine Mountain State School ranks higher (62.1 vs 58.3 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 St Bernard State School and Tamborine Mountain State School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Tamborine Mountain and Tamborine Mountain 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 State School has 14.4.
How do St Bernard State School and Tamborine Mountain State School rank in QLD?
St Bernard State School is 233rd of 804 and Tamborine Mountain State School is 182nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.