Earnshaw State College vs Mount Isa School of the Air
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 1563 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Earnshaw State College
Banyo · Government combined · Prep-12
803 students · ICSEA 1010
Mount Isa School of the Air
Pioneer · Government combined · Prep-10
175 students · ICSEA 1009
| Measure | Earnshaw State College Banyo QLD | Mount Isa School of the Air Pioneer QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 47 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 275 | #112 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #730 of 1,259 | #582 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-10 |
| Students | 803 | 175 |
| Girls / boys | 392 / 411 | 83 / 92 |
| Foundation intake | 40 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | 57 | 6 |
| Year 12 cohort | 105 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1010 | 1009 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 7.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.9 | 24.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 6.4 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 12% |
| Suburb | Banyo 4014 | Pioneer 4825 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Mount Isa |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | earnshawsc.eq.edu.au | mtisasde.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Isa School of the Air scores higher on the Success Index (53.3 vs 46.5).
- •Earnshaw State College has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 1009), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Isa School of the Air has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 10.5).
- •Earnshaw State College is the larger school with 803 students compared with 175.
- •Mount Isa School of the Air has grown faster over five years (21% vs -5%).
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 Earnshaw State College better than Mount Isa School of the Air?
On the Success Index, Mount Isa School of the Air ranks higher (53.3 vs 46.5 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 Earnshaw State College and Mount Isa School of the Air?
About 1563 km in a straight line, between Banyo and Pioneer in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Earnshaw State College has 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Isa School of the Air has 7.1.
How do Earnshaw State College and Mount Isa School of the Air rank in QLD?
Earnshaw State College is 150th of 275 and Mount Isa School of the Air is 112th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.