Browns Plains State School vs Mount Whitestone State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 88 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Plains State School
Browns Plains · Government primary · Prep-6
597 students · ICSEA 934
Mount Whitestone State School
Mount Whitestone · Government primary · Prep-6
9 students · ICSEA 934
| Measure | Browns Plains State School Browns Plains QLD | Mount Whitestone State School Mount Whitestone QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #546 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3852 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 597 | 9 |
| Girls / boys | 292 / 305 | 4 / 5 |
| Foundation intake | 80 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 934 | 934 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.1 | 1.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 26.7 | 1.0 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 0% |
| Suburb | Browns Plains 4118 | Mount Whitestone 4347 |
| Council area | Logan | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | brownsplainsss.eq.edu.au | mtwhitestoness.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Browns Plains State School scores higher on the Success Index (33.7 vs 25.4).
- •Browns Plains State School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 9.
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 Browns Plains State School better than Mount Whitestone State School?
On the Success Index, Browns Plains State School ranks higher (33.7 vs 25.4 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 Browns Plains State School and Mount Whitestone State School?
About 88 km in a straight line, between Browns Plains and Mount Whitestone in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Browns Plains State School and Mount Whitestone State School rank in QLD?
Browns Plains State School is 546th of 804 and Mount Whitestone State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.