Mansfield State School vs Wishart State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mansfield State School
Mansfield · Government primary · Prep-6
1,212 students · ICSEA 1116
Wishart State School
Wishart · Government primary · Prep-6
1,100 students · ICSEA 1124
| Measure | Mansfield State School Mansfield QLD | Wishart State School Wishart QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 10% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #47 of 804 | #27 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #578 of 4,908 | #363 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,212 | 1,100 |
| Girls / boys | 581 / 631 | 518 / 582 |
| Foundation intake | 126 | 125 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1116 | 1124 |
| ICSEA percentile | 88th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 48% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 76.6 | 66.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.5 | 27.4 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 68% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 4122 | Wishart 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mansfieldss.eq.edu.au | wishartss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Wishart State School scores higher on the Success Index (77.6 vs 74.5).
- •Wishart State School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1116), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mansfield State School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.5).
- •Mansfield State School is the larger school with 1,212 students compared with 1,100.
- •Wishart State School has grown faster over five years (22% vs 1%).
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 Mansfield State School better than Wishart State School?
On the Success Index, Wishart State School ranks higher (77.6 vs 74.5 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 Mansfield State School and Wishart State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Wishart in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mansfield State School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wishart State School has 16.5.
How do Mansfield State School and Wishart State School rank in QLD?
Mansfield State School is 47th of 804 and Wishart State School is 27th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.