Mount Cotton State School vs Shailer Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Cotton State School
Mount Cotton · Government primary · Prep-6
605 students · ICSEA 1047
Shailer Park State School
Shailer Park · Government primary · Prep-6
447 students · ICSEA 994
| Measure | Mount Cotton State School Mount Cotton QLD | Shailer Park State School Shailer Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #172 of 804 | #451 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1685 of 4,908 | #3331 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 605 | 447 |
| Girls / boys | 298 / 307 | 231 / 216 |
| Foundation intake | 93 | 51 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 994 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 44th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 33% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 41.0 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.9 | 18.6 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 8% |
| Suburb | Mount Cotton 4165 | Shailer Park 4128 |
| Council area | Redland | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mtcottonss.eq.edu.au | shailerparkss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Cotton State School scores higher on the Success Index (62.6 vs 41.4).
- •Mount Cotton State School has the higher ICSEA (1047 vs 994), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Shailer Park State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.8).
- •Mount Cotton State School is the larger school with 605 students compared with 447.
- •Mount Cotton State School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -23%).
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 Mount Cotton State School better than Shailer Park State School?
On the Success Index, Mount Cotton State School ranks higher (62.6 vs 41.4 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 Mount Cotton State School and Shailer Park State School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Cotton and Shailer Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Cotton State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Shailer Park State School has 13.3.
How do Mount Cotton State School and Shailer Park State School rank in QLD?
Mount Cotton State School is 172nd of 804 and Shailer Park State School is 451st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.