Mount Samson State School vs Samford State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Samson State School
Mount Samson · Government primary · Prep-6
260 students · ICSEA 1072
Samford State School
Samford Village · Government primary · Prep-6
587 students · ICSEA 1100
| Measure | Mount Samson State School Mount Samson QLD | Samford State School Samford Village QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 66 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #138 of 804 | #180 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1396 of 4,908 | #1730 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 260 | 587 |
| Girls / boys | 129 / 131 | 287 / 300 |
| Foundation intake | 45 | 64 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -33% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1100 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 84th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 39% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 11% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 18.0 | 36.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mount Samson 4520 | Samford Village 4520 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | mtsamsonss.eq.edu.au | samfordss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Samson State School scores higher on the Success Index (65.8 vs 62.2).
- •Samford State School has the higher ICSEA (1100 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mount Samson State School has fewer students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •Samford State School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 260.
- •Mount Samson State School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -33%).
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 Samson State School better than Samford State School?
On the Success Index, Mount Samson State School ranks higher (65.8 vs 62.2 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 Samson State School and Samford State School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Mount Samson and Samford Village in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Samson State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Samford State School has 16.0.
How do Mount Samson State School and Samford State School rank in QLD?
Mount Samson State School is 138th of 804 and Samford State School is 180th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.