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Montville State School vs Mount Samson State School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 67 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureMontville State School
Montville QLD
Mount Samson State School
Mount Samson QLD
Success Index
69
Top 25%
66
Top 25%
State rank (type)#109 of 804#138 of 804
National rank (type)#1076 of 4,908#1396 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangePrep-6Prep-6
Students91260
Girls / boys48 / 43129 / 131
Foundation intake1545
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-2%+3%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10721072
ICSEA percentile76th76th
Top SEA quarter31%30%
Bottom SEA quarter14%11%
Students per teacher13.214.4
Teaching staff (FTE)6.918.0
Non-teaching staff (FTE)5.110.5
Language background other than English15%5%
Indigenous students2%3%
SuburbMontville 4560Mount Samson 4520
Council areaSunshine CoastMoreton Bay
RemotenessInner RegionalInner Regional
Websitemontvilless.eq.edu.aumtsamsonss.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Montville State School scores higher on the Success Index (69.3 vs 65.8).
  • •Montville State School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.4).
  • •Mount Samson State School is the larger school with 260 students compared with 91.
  • •Mount Samson State School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -2%).

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 Montville State School better than Mount Samson State School?

On the Success Index, Montville State School ranks higher (69.3 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 Montville State School and Mount Samson State School?

About 67 km in a straight line, between Montville and Mount Samson in Queensland.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Montville State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Samson State School has 14.4.

How do Montville State School and Mount Samson State School rank in QLD?

Montville State School is 109th of 804 and Mount Samson State School is 138th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.