Ambrose State School vs Mount Larcom State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ambrose State School
Ambrose · Government primary · Prep-6
76 students · ICSEA 931
Mount Larcom State School
Mount Larcom · Government combined · Prep-10
83 students · ICSEA 886
| Measure | Ambrose State School Ambrose QLD | Mount Larcom State School Mount Larcom QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #248 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1151 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 76 | 83 |
| Girls / boys | 43 / 33 | 36 / 47 |
| Foundation intake | 8 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 17 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +25% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 886 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 8.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 9.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.4 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 16% |
| Suburb | Ambrose 4695 | Mount Larcom 4695 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Gladstone |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | ambrosess.eq.edu.au | mtlarcomss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ambrose State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.0 vs 26.5).
- •Ambrose State School has the higher ICSEA (931 vs 886), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Larcom State School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 12.7).
- •Mount Larcom State School is the larger school with 83 students compared with 76.
- •Ambrose State School has grown faster over five years (25% vs 4%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ambrose State School better than Mount Larcom State School?
On the Success Index, Ambrose State School ranks higher (28.0 vs 26.5 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ambrose State School and Mount Larcom State School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Ambrose and Mount Larcom in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ambrose State School has 12.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Larcom State School has 8.4.
How do Ambrose State School and Mount Larcom State School rank in QLD?
Ambrose State School is unranked and Mount Larcom State School is 248th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.