Matthew Flinders Anglican College

Buderim, Queensland · Anglican · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Elite for Learning EnvironmentDistinguished tier

S360 score: 82.3%

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is a co-educational, Anglican, Large school from Prep to Year 12 in Buderim, Queensland. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Elite tier. It reaches Elite tier for Technology and Innovation.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing44 / 60 (73.3%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment54 / 60 (90.0%)Elite

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence49 / 60 (81.7%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1018 / 20Elite

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1217 / 20Distinguished

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing15 / 20Leading

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support14 / 20Trusted

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development15 / 20Leading

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum16 / 20Distinguished

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports15 / 20Leading

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture17 / 20Distinguished

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment18 / 20Elite

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation19 / 20Elite

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections18 / 20Elite

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
No
Total enrolments
1,416
Student:teacher ratio
12.0:1
Location
Buderim, Queensland
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1155155 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    472(+34)
    Writing
    463(+21)
    Spelling
    452(+19)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    494(+46)
    Numeracy
    453(+17)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    551(+30)
    Writing
    539(+31)
    Spelling
    518(+8)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    580(+48)
    Numeracy
    559(+35)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    608(+42)
    Writing
    607(+38)
    Spelling
    584(+24)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    622(+53)
    Numeracy
    616(+40)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    618(+22)
    Writing
    637(+26)
    Spelling
    599(+13)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    640(+46)
    Numeracy
    640(+35)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2024

  • Result
    Median ATAR
    Figure
    89.28

Source: the school's published results, extracted 2024-12-13.

2023

  • Result
    Median ATAR
    Figure
    90.55
  • Result
    ATAR 99 and over
    Figure
    14.6%
  • Result
    ATAR 95 and over
    Figure
    26.8%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    54.5%

Source: the school's published results, extracted 2023-12-15.

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Common questions

What year levels does Matthew Flinders Anglican College teach?

Matthew Flinders Anglican College teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Matthew Flinders Anglican College a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Matthew Flinders Anglican College in?

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is classified as Independent.

Does Matthew Flinders Anglican College offer boarding?

No, Matthew Flinders Anglican College does not offer boarding.

How many students attend Matthew Flinders Anglican College?

Matthew Flinders Anglican College has 1,416 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Matthew Flinders Anglican College?

Matthew Flinders Anglican College's student to teacher ratio is 12.0 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Matthew Flinders Anglican College sit in?

Matthew Flinders Anglican College sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is Matthew Flinders Anglican College's strongest area on Schools360?

Matthew Flinders Anglican College's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Elite tier.

Where does Matthew Flinders Anglican College rank?

Matthew Flinders Anglican College ranks 9th among private co-ed schools in Queensland.

Where is Matthew Flinders Anglican College located?

Matthew Flinders Anglican College is located in Buderim, Queensland.