QLD · Government Primary
Mount Isa Central State School
Mount Isa 4825 · Prep-6
Mount Isa Central State School is a government primary school in Mount Isa, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 791, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 211 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 61% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 26% have a language background other than English.
How Mount Isa Central State School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Isa Central State School ranks 1,103rd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Good Shepherd Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 0.3 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Mount Isa Central State School scores 791 — well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mount Isa Central State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Mount Isa
Mount Isa Central State School is located in Mount Isa, QLD — a suburb with a median household income of $4,727/wk and median rent of $175/wk. Population: 172.
View full Mount Isa suburb profile →Schools near Mount Isa Central State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Isa Central State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Isa | 0.3 km | 978 | 187 higher | 434 |
| Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training PrecinctGovernment Secondary · Parkside | 1.4 km | 866 | 75 higher | 926 |
| Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Junior CampusGovernment Secondary · Parkside | 1.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Barkly Highway State SchoolGovernment Primary · Soldiers Hill | 1.8 km | 935 | 144 higher | 266 |
| St Kieran's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Mount Isa | 1.8 km | 858 | 67 higher | 140 |
| Mount Isa School of the AirGovernment Combined · Pioneer | 1.8 km | 1009 | 218 higher | 175 |
| Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Senior CampusGovernment Secondary · Pioneer | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Townview State SchoolGovernment Primary · Townview | 2.0 km | 776 | 15 lower | 209 |
| Queensland Pathways State College - Mount Isa CampusGovernment Secondary · Healy | 2.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mount Isa Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Pioneer | 2.1 km | 877 | 86 higher | 35 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Isa Central State School a government school?
Yes, Mount Isa Central State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Isa Central State School offer?
Mount Isa Central State School offers Prep-6.
What is Mount Isa Central State School's ICSEA score?
Mount Isa Central State School has an ICSEA score of 791, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Isa Central State School?
Mount Isa Central State School has 211 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Isa Central State School?
The nearest schools to Mount Isa Central State School are Good Shepherd Catholic College (0.3 km), Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct (1.4 km), Spinifex State College - Mount Isa - Junior Campus (1.4 km).
Where is Mount Isa Central State School located?
Mount Isa Central State School is located in Mount Isa, QLD 4825. Visit the school website at https://mtisacentralss.eq.edu.au.