Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an academically intense independent school that pairs rigorous classroom work with strong experiential learning.
NAPLAN well above the national average at every tested year level and a median ATAR of 89.3; the result is an A- overall.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College is an academically intense independent school that pairs rigorous classroom work with strong experiential learning. The ENIGMA STEM program, Advanced Mathematics extension, and Round Square global service exchanges appeal to intellectually curious students. Equally distinctive are its music and dramatic arts programs, outdoor education focus, and the Flinders Farm initiative linking learning to the land. The Elite Athlete program serves serious young sportspeople. Located on a rainforest-fringed campus, the college suits engaged families seeking a combined academic and outdoor education approach, with wellbeing support woven through.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College is also known as MFAC and MFAC Buderim.
Median ATAR 89.3 ranks #14 of 18 Queensland schools. Within Queensland Independent schools, ranks #9 of 12.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College has an overall SchoolRank score of 74.8/100, rated "Good". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 75/100, indicating strong performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1155, well above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Year 3 students averaged 467 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 549, well above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 607, well above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 627, well above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Grammar. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College is a large independent combined school with approximately 1,426 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 42% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 94%, which is strong.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College has a median ATAR of 89.3.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College is located in Buderim, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1155 (96th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is above average, families tend to have higher education and income levels. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.