Mount Isa Central State School vs Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Isa Central State School
Mount Isa · Government primary · Prep-6
211 students · ICSEA 791
Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct
Parkside · Government high school · 7-12
926 students · ICSEA 866
| Measure | Mount Isa Central State School Mount Isa QLD | Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct Parkside QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #789 of 804 | #258 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4879 of 4,908 | #1438 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 211 | 926 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 108 | 488 / 438 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 195 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 142 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 791 | 866 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 83.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 75.0 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 42% |
| Suburb | Mount Isa 4825 | Parkside 4825 |
| Council area | Mount Isa | Mount Isa |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | mtisacentralss.eq.edu.au | spinifexsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct scores higher on the Success Index (17.5 vs 16.1).
- •Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct has the higher ICSEA (866 vs 791), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct has fewer students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct is the larger school with 926 students compared with 211.
- •Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct has grown faster over five years (-5% vs -25%).
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 Isa Central State School better than Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct?
On the Success Index, Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct ranks higher (17.5 vs 16.1 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 Isa Central State School and Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mount Isa and Parkside in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Isa Central State School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct has 11.1.
How do Mount Isa Central State School and Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct rank in QLD?
Mount Isa Central State School is 789th of 804 and Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct is 258th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.