Mount Isa Central State School vs St George State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1227 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
St George State School
St George · Government primary · Prep-6
149 students · ICSEA 794
| Measure | Mount Isa Central State School Mount Isa QLD | St George State School St George QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #789 of 804 | #724 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4879 of 4,908 | #4679 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 211 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 103 / 108 | 74 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -25% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 791 | 794 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 70% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.5 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 62% |
| Suburb | Mount Isa 4825 | St George 4487 |
| Council area | Mount Isa | Balonne |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | mtisacentralss.eq.edu.au | stgeorgess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St George State School scores higher on the Success Index (22.1 vs 16.1).
- •St George State School has the higher ICSEA (794 vs 791), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St George State School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 12.1).
- •Mount Isa Central State School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 149.
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 St George State School?
On the Success Index, St George State School ranks higher (22.1 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 St George State School?
About 1227 km in a straight line, between Mount Isa and St George 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 St George State School has 7.8.
How do Mount Isa Central State School and St George State School rank in QLD?
Mount Isa Central State School is 789th of 804 and St George State School is 724th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.