Mount Isa School of the Air vs Townview State School
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 School of the Air
Pioneer · Government combined · Prep-10
175 students · ICSEA 1009
Townview State School
Townview · Government primary · Prep-6
209 students · ICSEA 776
| Measure | Mount Isa School of the Air Pioneer QLD | Townview State School Townview QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 53 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #112 of 275 | #732 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #582 of 1,259 | #4710 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 175 | 209 |
| Girls / boys | 83 / 92 | 98 / 111 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 24 |
| Year 7 cohort | 6 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +21% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1009 | 776 |
| ICSEA percentile | 51th | 2th |
| Top SEA quarter | 16% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 7.1 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.6 | 17.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 12.4 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 66% |
| Suburb | Pioneer 4825 | Townview 4825 |
| Council area | Mount Isa | Mount Isa |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | mtisasde.eq.edu.au | townviewss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Isa School of the Air scores higher on the Success Index (53.3 vs 21.5).
- •Mount Isa School of the Air has the higher ICSEA (1009 vs 776), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Isa School of the Air has fewer students per teacher (7.1 vs 11.9).
- •Townview State School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 175.
- •Mount Isa School of the Air has grown faster over five years (21% vs 5%).
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 Townview State School?
On the Success Index, Mount Isa School of the Air ranks higher (53.3 vs 21.5 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 Townview State School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pioneer and Townview 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 Townview State School has 11.9.
How do Mount Isa School of the Air and Townview State School rank in QLD?
Mount Isa School of the Air is 112th of 275 and Townview State School is 732nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.