Mossman State School vs Talwood State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1401 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
Talwood State School
North Talwood · Government primary · Prep-6
19 students · ICSEA 880
| Measure | Mossman State School Mossman QLD | Talwood State School North Talwood QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #667 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4404 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 321 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 145 / 176 | 7 / 12 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +23% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 879 | 880 |
| ICSEA percentile | 7th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 2.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 53% | 37% |
| Suburb | Mossman 4873 | North Talwood 4496 |
| Council area | Douglas | Goondiwindi |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | mossmanss.eq.edu.au | talwoodss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mossman State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.4 vs 11.8).
- •Talwood State School has the higher ICSEA (880 vs 879), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mossman State School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 19.
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 Talwood State School?
On the Success Index, Mossman State School ranks higher (26.4 vs 11.8 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 Mossman State School and Talwood State School?
About 1401 km in a straight line, between Mossman and North Talwood in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Mossman State School and Talwood State School rank in QLD?
Mossman State School is 667th of 804 and Talwood State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.