Very small government primary school in inner regional Queensland, serving Prep–Year 6 with 23 enrolments.
Mount Sylvia State School is also known as MSSS and MSSS Mount Sylvia.
Mount Sylvia State School draws students from the Mount Sylvia SS.
Mount Sylvia State School has about 23 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 3 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 392, Writing 400, Numeracy 383, Spelling 382 and Grammar 390. Year 5 students averaged Reading 491, Writing 425, Numeracy 447, Spelling 403 and Grammar 442. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Mount Sylvia State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Mount Sylvia State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 23 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Mount Sylvia State School is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities.
Mount Sylvia State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 52% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is below average.
Mount Sylvia State School is located in Mount Sylvia, QLD, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 918 (15th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.