Montessori International College is an independent, co-educational school in Forest Glen built on 22 hectares of bushland.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B overall.
Montessori International College is an independent, co-educational school in Forest Glen built on 22 hectares of bushland. It follows Montessori philosophy with child-centered, inquiry-based learning, complemented by specialist programs in Mandarin, Music and Performing Arts. The school is known for strong music, performing arts and visual arts outcomes. Facilities include eco-friendly learning spaces and dedicated outdoor learning for early years. The school suits families drawn to progressive, experiential education outdoors. It offers a tight-knit community feel and supports behaviour needs. Expect an environment where exploration and discovery are central to how children learn.
Montessori International College is also known as MIC Forest Glen.
Montessori International College has an overall SchoolRank score of 53.6/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 54/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1104, well above the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (60/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Montessori International College, Year 3 students averaged 395 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 481, in line with the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 533, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 602, above the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Reading. 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.
Montessori International College is a small independent combined school with approximately 276 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.
Montessori International College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. 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 90%, which is moderate.
Montessori International College is located in Forest Glen, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1104 (85th 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.