Small government combined school (K–12) in remote Queenstown, Tasmania, serving 199 students.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C overall.
Mountain Heights School is also known as MHS Queenstown.
Mountain Heights School draws students from the Mountain Heights School.
Mountain Heights School has an overall SchoolRank score of 29.9/100, rated "Well below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C (Well below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 893 (9th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Mountain Heights School has about 199 students across 14 year levels, so roughly 14 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 5 students averaged Reading 371, Writing 366, Numeracy 383, Spelling 355 and Grammar 366. Year 7 students averaged Reading 472, Writing 496, Numeracy 487, Spelling 529 and Grammar 469. Year 9 students averaged Reading 489, Writing 508, Numeracy 499, Spelling 501 and Grammar 453. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Mountain Heights School sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Mountain Heights School is a very small government combined school with approximately 199 students. It offers education for years K-12. 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.
Mountain Heights 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. The school grades C (Well below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Mountain Heights School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 44% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 76%, which is below average.
Mountain Heights School is located in Queenstown, TAS, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 893 (9th 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.