Bremer State High School vs Mossman State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1455 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bremer State High School
Ipswich · Government high school · 7-12
2,020 students · ICSEA 938
Mossman State High School
Mossman · Government high school · 7-12
553 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Bremer State High School Ipswich QLD | Mossman State High School Mossman QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #249 of 269 | #223 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1392 of 1,472 | #1271 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 2,020 | 553 |
| Girls / boys | 1,010 / 1,010 | 259 / 294 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 437 | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | 209 | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 938 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 153.3 | 49.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 69.7 | 31.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 22% |
| Suburb | Ipswich 4305 | Mossman 4873 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Douglas |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | bremershs.eq.edu.au | mossmanshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mossman State High School scores higher on the Success Index (26.6 vs 21.3).
- •Mossman State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Bremer State High School is the larger school with 2,020 students compared with 553.
- •Bremer State High School has grown faster over five years (-2% vs -13%).
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 Bremer State High School better than Mossman State High School?
On the Success Index, Mossman State High School ranks higher (26.6 vs 21.3 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 Bremer State High School and Mossman State High School?
About 1455 km in a straight line, between Ipswich and Mossman in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bremer State High School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mossman State High School has 11.2.
How do Bremer State High School and Mossman State High School rank in QLD?
Bremer State High School is 249th of 269 and Mossman State High School is 223rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.