Mapleton State School vs Mount Crosby State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 103 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mapleton State School
Mapleton · Government primary · Prep-6
177 students · ICSEA 1048
Mount Crosby State School
Karana Downs · Government primary · Prep-6
559 students · ICSEA 1048
| Measure | Mapleton State School Mapleton QLD | Mount Crosby State School Karana Downs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #206 of 804 | #259 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1869 of 4,908 | #2308 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 177 | 559 |
| Girls / boys | 79 / 98 | 264 / 295 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | -12% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1048 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 35.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mapleton 4560 | Karana Downs 4306 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | mapletonss.eq.edu.au | mtcrosbyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mapleton State School scores higher on the Success Index (60.7 vs 55.2).
- •Mapleton State School has fewer students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.0).
- •Mount Crosby State School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 177.
- •Mapleton State School has grown faster over five years (-2% 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 Mapleton State School better than Mount Crosby State School?
On the Success Index, Mapleton State School ranks higher (60.7 vs 55.2 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 Mapleton State School and Mount Crosby State School?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Mapleton and Karana Downs in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mapleton State School has 15.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Crosby State School has 16.0.
How do Mapleton State School and Mount Crosby State School rank in QLD?
Mapleton State School is 206th of 804 and Mount Crosby State School is 259th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.