Monkland State School vs One Mile State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Monkland State School
Monkland · Government primary · Prep-6
128 students · ICSEA 922
One Mile State School
Gympie · Government primary · Prep-6
316 students · ICSEA 925
| Measure | Monkland State School Monkland QLD | One Mile State School Gympie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #600 of 804 | #747 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4093 of 4,908 | #4755 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 128 | 316 |
| Girls / boys | 62 / 66 | 151 / 165 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 36 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -24% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 922 | 925 |
| ICSEA percentile | 16th | 17th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 59% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.4 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.4 | 13.3 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 22% |
| Suburb | Monkland 4570 | Gympie 4570 |
| Council area | Gympie | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | monklandss.eq.edu.au | onemiless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Monkland State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.4 vs 20.5).
- •One Mile State School has the higher ICSEA (925 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Monkland State School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.2).
- •One Mile State School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 128.
- •Monkland State School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -24%).
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 Monkland State School better than One Mile State School?
On the Success Index, Monkland State School ranks higher (30.4 vs 20.5 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 Monkland State School and One Mile State School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Monkland and Gympie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Monkland State School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and One Mile State School has 13.2.
How do Monkland State School and One Mile State School rank in QLD?
Monkland State School is 600th of 804 and One Mile State School is 747th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.