Somerville House
South Brisbane, Queensland · Christian · Girls · Prep to Year 12
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Distinguished tier
a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas
S360 score: 84.6%
Somerville House is a girls', Christian, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in South Brisbane, 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 Teaching Quality and Staff.
Schools360 scoring overview
The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.
National median: 71.7%
National median: 78.3%
National median: 76.7%
National median: 80.0%
National median: 75.0%
Schools360 scoring factors
Academic Excellence
Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.
Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.
Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.
Student Wellbeing
Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.
Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.
Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.
Learning Opportunities
Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.
Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.
Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.
Learning Environment
Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.
Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.
Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.
Institutional Excellence
Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.
Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.
Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.
Key information
- Affiliation
- Christian
- Year range
- Prep to Year 12
- Gender
- Girls
- Boarding
- Yes
- Total enrolments
- 1,350
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
- Location
- South Brisbane, Queensland
ICSEA
Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage
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 | Reading | Writing | Spelling | Grammar and Punctuation | Numeracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | 493(+55) | 498(+56) | 479(+46) | 526(+78) | 474(+38) |
| Year 5 | 552(+31) | 551(+43) | 552(+42) | 578(+46) | 550(+26) |
| Year 7 | 597(+31) | 597(+28) | 579(+19) | 611(+42) | 610(+34) |
| Year 9 | 629(+33) | 645(+34) | 607(+21) | 644(+50) | 647(+42) |
- Year level
- Year 3
- Reading
- 493(+55)
- Writing
- 498(+56)
- Spelling
- 479(+46)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 526(+78)
- Numeracy
- 474(+38)
- Year level
- Year 5
- Reading
- 552(+31)
- Writing
- 551(+43)
- Spelling
- 552(+42)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 578(+46)
- Numeracy
- 550(+26)
- Year level
- Year 7
- Reading
- 597(+31)
- Writing
- 597(+28)
- Spelling
- 579(+19)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 611(+42)
- Numeracy
- 610(+34)
- Year level
- Year 9
- Reading
- 629(+33)
- Writing
- 645(+34)
- Spelling
- 607(+21)
- Grammar and Punctuation
- 644(+50)
- Numeracy
- 647(+42)
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 | Figure |
|---|---|
| Median ATAR | 91.83 |
| ATAR 99 and over | 5.0% |
| ATAR 95 and over | 32.0% |
| ATAR 90 and over | 60.0% |
- Result
- Median ATAR
- Figure
- 91.83
- Result
- ATAR 99 and over
- Figure
- 5.0%
- Result
- ATAR 95 and over
- Figure
- 32.0%
- Result
- ATAR 90 and over
- Figure
- 60.0%
Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.
2023
| Result | Figure |
|---|---|
| ATAR 99 and over | 8.0% |
| ATAR 95 and over | 26.4% |
| ATAR 90 and over | 52.0% |
- Result
- ATAR 99 and over
- Figure
- 8.0%
- Result
- ATAR 95 and over
- Figure
- 26.4%
- Result
- ATAR 90 and over
- Figure
- 52.0%
Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.
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Common questions
What year levels does Somerville House teach?
Somerville House teaches Prep to Year 12.
Is Somerville House a boys, girls or co-ed school?
Somerville House is a Girls school.
What sector is Somerville House in?
Somerville House is classified as Independent.
Does Somerville House offer boarding?
Yes, Somerville House offers boarding.
How many students attend Somerville House?
Somerville House has 1,350 students.
What is the student to teacher ratio at Somerville House?
Somerville House's student to teacher ratio is 11.7 to 1.
What Schools360 tier does Somerville House sit in?
Somerville House sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.
What is Somerville House's strongest area on Schools360?
Somerville House's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Elite tier.
Where does Somerville House rank?
Somerville House ranks 7th among private girls schools in Queensland.
Where is Somerville House located?
Somerville House is located in South Brisbane, Queensland.