El Arish State School vs Mount Sylvia State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1273 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
El Arish State School
El Arish · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 918
Mount Sylvia State School
Mount Sylvia · Government primary · Prep-6
23 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | El Arish State School El Arish QLD | Mount Sylvia State School Mount Sylvia QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 32 | 23 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 14 | 12 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 2 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 1.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 4% |
| Suburb | El Arish 4855 | Mount Sylvia 4343 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | elarishss.eq.edu.au | mtsylviass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •El Arish State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.4 vs 23.5).
- •El Arish State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.4).
- •El Arish State School is the larger school with 32 students compared with 23.
- •El Arish State School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -12%).
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 El Arish State School better than Mount Sylvia State School?
On the Success Index, El Arish State School ranks higher (27.4 vs 23.5 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 El Arish State School and Mount Sylvia State School?
About 1273 km in a straight line, between El Arish and Mount Sylvia in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
El Arish State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Sylvia State School has 14.4.
How do El Arish State School and Mount Sylvia State School rank in QLD?
El Arish State School is unranked and Mount Sylvia State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.