Mount Isa School of the Air vs St Kieran's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 731 m 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
St Kieran's Catholic School
Mount Isa · Catholic primary · Prep-6
140 students · ICSEA 858
| Measure | Mount Isa School of the Air Pioneer QLD | St Kieran's Catholic School Mount Isa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 275 | #744 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #582 of 1,259 | #4747 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 175 | 140 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 92 | 74 / 66 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | -14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 858 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 10.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 13.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 14.6 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 21% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 50% |
| Suburb | Pioneer 4825 | Mount Isa 4825 |
| Council area | Mount Isa | Mount Isa |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | mtisasde.eq.edu.au | www.skmtsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Isa School of the Air scores higher on the Success Index (53.3 vs 20.6).
- •Mount Isa School of the Air has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 858), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Isa School of the Air has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 10.5).
- •Mount Isa School of the Air is the larger school with 175 students compared with 140.
- •Mount Isa School of the Air has grown faster over five years (21% vs -14%).
- •Mount Isa School of the Air is a government school while St Kieran's Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 St Kieran's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Mount Isa School of the Air ranks higher (53.3 vs 20.6 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 St Kieran's Catholic School?
About 731 m in a straight line, between Pioneer and Mount Isa 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 St Kieran's Catholic School has 10.5.
How do Mount Isa School of the Air and St Kieran's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Mount Isa School of the Air is 112th of 275 and St Kieran's Catholic School is 744th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.