Albert State School vs Isabella State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1192 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Albert State School
Maryborough · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 899
Isabella State School
Edmonton · Government primary · Prep-6
496 students · ICSEA 899
| Measure | Albert State School Maryborough QLD | Isabella State School Edmonton QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #663 of 804 | #752 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4383 of 4,908 | #4766 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 126 | 496 |
| Girls / boys | 61 / 65 | 239 / 257 |
| Foundation intake | 18 | 66 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 899 | 899 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 67% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.1 | 34.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 20.3 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 35% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Edmonton 4869 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | albertss.eq.edu.au | isabellass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Albert State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.6 vs 20.3).
- •Albert State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Isabella State School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 126.
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 Albert State School better than Isabella State School?
On the Success Index, Albert State School ranks higher (26.6 vs 20.3 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 Albert State School and Isabella State School?
About 1192 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Edmonton in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Albert State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Isabella State School has 14.4.
How do Albert State School and Isabella State School rank in QLD?
Albert State School is 663rd of 804 and Isabella State School is 752nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.