Mount Larcom State School vs Roma State College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 378 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Larcom State School
Mount Larcom · Government combined · Prep-10
83 students · ICSEA 886
Roma State College
Roma · Government combined · Prep-12
825 students · ICSEA 887
| Measure | Mount Larcom State School Mount Larcom QLD | Roma State College Roma QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #248 of 275 | #260 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1151 of 1,259 | #1190 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 83 | 825 |
| Girls / boys | 36 / 47 | 396 / 429 |
| Foundation intake | 2 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | 17 | 62 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 50 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +4% | -11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 887 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 10.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.9 | 76.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.4 | 39.8 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 28% |
| Suburb | Mount Larcom 4695 | Roma 4455 |
| Council area | Gladstone | Maranoa |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mtlarcomss.eq.edu.au | romasc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Larcom State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.5 vs 24.6).
- •Roma State College has the higher ICSEA (887 vs 886), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Larcom State School has fewer students per teacher (8.4 vs 10.8).
- •Roma State College is the larger school with 825 students compared with 83.
- •Mount Larcom State School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -11%).
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 Larcom State School better than Roma State College?
On the Success Index, Mount Larcom State School ranks higher (26.5 vs 24.6 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 Larcom State School and Roma State College?
About 378 km in a straight line, between Mount Larcom and Roma in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Larcom State School has 8.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roma State College has 10.8.
How do Mount Larcom State School and Roma State College rank in QLD?
Mount Larcom State School is 248th of 275 and Roma State College is 260th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.