Ipswich East State School vs Mossman State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1454 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ipswich East State School
East Ipswich · Government primary · Prep-6
287 students · ICSEA 878
Mossman State School
Mossman · Government primary · Prep-6
321 students · ICSEA 879
| Measure | Ipswich East State School East Ipswich QLD | Mossman State School Mossman QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 18 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #775 of 804 | #667 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4843 of 4,908 | #4404 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 287 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 132 / 155 | 145 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 53 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 878 | 879 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 22.0 | 23.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 29% | 53% |
| Suburb | East Ipswich 4305 | Mossman 4873 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Douglas |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | ipsweastss.eq.edu.au | mossmanss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mossman State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.4 vs 18.1).
- •Mossman State School has the higher ICSEA (879 vs 878), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Ipswich East State School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •Mossman State School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 287.
- •Mossman State School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -15%).
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 Ipswich East State School better than Mossman State School?
On the Success Index, Mossman State School ranks higher (26.4 vs 18.1 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 Ipswich East State School and Mossman State School?
About 1454 km in a straight line, between East Ipswich and Mossman in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ipswich East State School has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mossman State School has 13.6.
How do Ipswich East State School and Mossman State School rank in QLD?
Ipswich East State School is 775th of 804 and Mossman State School is 667th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.