Mayfield State School vs Mount Samson State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 32 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mayfield State School
Carina · Government primary · Prep-6
393 students · ICSEA 1073
Mount Samson State School
Mount Samson · Government primary · Prep-6
260 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Mayfield State School Carina QLD | Mount Samson State School Mount Samson QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 804 | #138 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #841 of 4,908 | #1396 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 393 | 260 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 187 | 129 / 131 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 30% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 18.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carina 4152 | Mount Samson 4520 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | mayfieldss.eq.edu.au | mtsamsonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mayfield State School scores higher on the Success Index (71.8 vs 65.8).
- •Mayfield State School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mayfield State School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 260.
- •Mayfield State School has grown faster over five years (37% vs 3%).
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 Mayfield State School better than Mount Samson State School?
On the Success Index, Mayfield State School ranks higher (71.8 vs 65.8 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 Mayfield State School and Mount Samson State School?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Carina and Mount Samson in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mayfield State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Samson State School has 14.4.
How do Mayfield State School and Mount Samson State School rank in QLD?
Mayfield State School is 77th of 804 and Mount Samson State School is 138th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.