Mount Cotton State School
Mount Cotton State School is a government primary school in Mount Cotton, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1047, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 605 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Mount Cotton QLD 4165. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Mount Cotton State School compares
By ICSEA, Mount Cotton State School ranks 226th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Chisholm Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 5.9 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 against the national average
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 Cotton State School scores 1047, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Mount Cotton State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Mount Cotton
Mount Cotton State School is located in Mount Cotton, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,640/wk and median rent of $475/wk. Population: 7,302.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mount Cotton suburb profileSchools near Mount Cotton State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Mount Cotton State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Cornubia | 5.9 km | 1043 | 4 lower | 932 |
| Shailer Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Shailer Park | 6.4 km | 994 | 53 lower | 447 |
| Shailer Park State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Shailer Park | 6.6 km | 998 | 49 lower | 958 |
| St Matthew's SchoolCatholic Primary · Cornubia | 6.8 km | 1055 | 8 higher | 561 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Cotton State School a government school?
Yes, Mount Cotton State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Mount Cotton State School offer?
Mount Cotton State School offers Prep-6.
What is Mount Cotton State School's ICSEA score?
Mount Cotton State School has an ICSEA score of 1047, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Mount Cotton State School?
Mount Cotton State School has 605 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Mount Cotton State School?
The nearest schools to Mount Cotton State School are Chisholm Catholic College (5.9 km), Shailer Park State School (6.4 km), Shailer Park State High School (6.6 km).
Where is Mount Cotton State School located?
Mount Cotton State School is located in Mount Cotton, QLD 4165. Visit the school website at https://mtcottonss.eq.edu.au.