Mount Isa School of the Air vs Redlynch State College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 777 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Isa School of the Air
Pioneer · Government combined · Prep-10
175 students · ICSEA 1009
Redlynch State College
Redlynch · Government combined · Prep-12
1,834 students · ICSEA 1007
| Measure | Mount Isa School of the Air Pioneer QLD | Redlynch State College Redlynch QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 275 | #181 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #582 of 1,259 | #860 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 175 | 1,834 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 92 | 894 / 940 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | 184 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 203 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 1007 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 50th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 13.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 136.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 62.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 12% |
| Suburb | Pioneer 4825 | Redlynch 4870 |
| Council area | Mount Isa | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | mtisasde.eq.edu.au | redlynchsc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Isa School of the Air scores higher on the Success Index (53.3 vs 40.1).
- •Mount Isa School of the Air has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 1007), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Isa School of the Air has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 13.5).
- •Redlynch State College is the larger school with 1,834 students compared with 175.
- •Mount Isa School of the Air has grown faster over five years (21% vs -6%).
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 School of the Air better than Redlynch State College?
On the Success Index, Mount Isa School of the Air ranks higher (53.3 vs 40.1 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 School of the Air and Redlynch State College?
About 777 km in a straight line, between Pioneer and Redlynch in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Isa School of the Air has 7.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Redlynch State College has 13.5.
How do Mount Isa School of the Air and Redlynch State College rank in QLD?
Mount Isa School of the Air is 112th of 275 and Redlynch State College is 181st of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.