Mueller College is an independent co-ed school in Rothwell offering aviation studies, music and performing arts, and vocational pathways alongside mainstream academics.
NAPLAN modestly above national year-level averages; the result is a B overall.
Mueller College is an independent co-ed school in Rothwell offering aviation studies, music and performing arts, and vocational pathways alongside mainstream academics. The school caters to a wide range of learners with dedicated classes for gifted students and support for those with learning difficulties or physical disabilities. Known for its strong performing arts program and sports focus, Mueller has a tight-knit, pastoral community built around its own performing arts centre and vocational education facility. The school suits families seeking specialised programs within a supportive environment.
Mueller College is also known as Mueller Rothwell.
Mueller College has an overall SchoolRank score of 57.5/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B (Average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1078 (78th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Mueller College, Year 3 students averaged 406 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 500, above the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 563, above the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 580, 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.
Mueller College is a large Independent combined school with approximately 1,867 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As an Independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Mueller College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 37% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is good.
Mueller College's official QCE results: Awarded the QCE (2025), 97%; Earned a VET qualification (2025), 39%; Studied a university subject (2025), 7 students; School-based apprenticeship (2025), 23 students. They cover 144 students who completed Year 12. The Year 12 completion rate is 85%.
Mueller College is located in Rothwell, QLD, in a major city. Its ICSEA is 1078 (78th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.