Tamborine Mountain College vs The Glennie School
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 129 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
The Glennie School
Toowoomba · Independent combined · Prep-12
700 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Tamborine Mountain College North Tamborine QLD | The Glennie School Toowoomba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #95 of 275 | #103 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #500 of 1,259 | #541 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 546 | 700 |
| Girls / boys | 268 / 278 | 700 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | 50 | 76 |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | 75 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 32% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.4 | 61.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 22.2 | 36.1 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 8% |
| Suburb | North Tamborine 4272 | Toowoomba 4350 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.tmc.qld.edu.au | www.glennie.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tamborine Mountain College scores higher on the Success Index (57.5 vs 55.5).
- •The Glennie School has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.9).
- •The Glennie School is the larger school with 700 students compared with 546.
- •Tamborine Mountain College has grown faster over five years (12% 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 Tamborine Mountain College better than The Glennie School?
On the Success Index, Tamborine Mountain College ranks higher (57.5 vs 55.5 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 The Glennie School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between North Tamborine and Toowoomba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Tamborine Mountain College has 12.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Glennie School has 11.4.
How do Tamborine Mountain College and The Glennie School rank in QLD?
Tamborine Mountain College is 95th of 275 and The Glennie School is 103rd of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.