Mossman State School vs Port Douglas State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mossman State School
Mossman · Government primary · Prep-6
321 students · ICSEA 879
Port Douglas State School
Port Douglas · Government primary · Prep-6
230 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Mossman State School Mossman QLD | Port Douglas State School Port Douglas QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #667 of 804 | #295 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4404 of 4,908 | #2492 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 321 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 176 | 118 / 112 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 30 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 879 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 18.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 6.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 53% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mossman 4873 | Port Douglas 4877 |
| Council area | Douglas | Douglas |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mossmanss.eq.edu.au | portdouglasss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Port Douglas State School scores higher on the Success Index (52.9 vs 26.4).
- •Port Douglas State School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 879), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Port Douglas State School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.6).
- •Mossman State School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 230.
- •Mossman State School has grown faster over five years (23% vs -5%).
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 Mossman State School better than Port Douglas State School?
On the Success Index, Port Douglas State School ranks higher (52.9 vs 26.4 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 Mossman State School and Port Douglas State School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Mossman and Port Douglas in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mossman State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Port Douglas State School has 12.4.
How do Mossman State School and Port Douglas State School rank in QLD?
Mossman State School is 667th of 804 and Port Douglas State School is 295th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.