Tamborine Mountain College vs Tamborine Mountain State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Tamborine Mountain College
North Tamborine · Independent combined · Prep-12
546 students · ICSEA 1073
Tamborine Mountain State School
Tamborine Mountain · Government primary · Prep-6
564 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Tamborine Mountain College North Tamborine QLD | Tamborine Mountain State School Tamborine Mountain QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 275 | #182 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #500 of 1,259 | #1742 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 546 | 564 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 278 | 282 / 282 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | 50 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 21% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 39.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 17.7 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 2% |
| Suburb | North Tamborine 4272 | Tamborine Mountain 4272 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.tmc.qld.edu.au | tamborinemountainss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tamborine Mountain State School scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 57.5).
- •Tamborine Mountain College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Tamborine Mountain College has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.4).
- •Tamborine Mountain State School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 546.
- •Tamborine Mountain College has grown faster over five years (12% vs -7%).
- •Tamborine Mountain College is a independent school while Tamborine Mountain 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 Tamborine Mountain College better than Tamborine Mountain State School?
On the Success Index, Tamborine Mountain State School ranks higher (62.1 vs 57.5 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 Tamborine Mountain College and Tamborine Mountain State School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between North Tamborine and Tamborine Mountain in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Tamborine Mountain College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tamborine Mountain State School has 14.4.
How do Tamborine Mountain College and Tamborine Mountain State School rank in QLD?
Tamborine Mountain College is 95th of 275 and Tamborine Mountain State School is 182nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.