Aldridge State High School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Aldridge State High School
Maryborough · Government high school · 7-12
581 students · ICSEA 932
St Mary's Primary School
Maryborough · Catholic primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Aldridge State High School Maryborough QLD | St Mary's Primary School Maryborough QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 269 | #422 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1266 of 1,472 | #3161 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 581 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 275 | 193 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | – | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | 96 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.8 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 9% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Maryborough 4650 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | aldridgeshs.eq.edu.au | www.smpmaryborough.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 26.6).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 932), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aldridge State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 15.7).
- •Aldridge State High School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 359.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -32%).
- •Aldridge State High School is a government school while St Mary's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Aldridge State High School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 26.6 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 Aldridge State High School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Maryborough in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Aldridge State High School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 15.7.
How do Aldridge State High School and St Mary's Primary School rank in QLD?
Aldridge State High School is 221st of 269 and St Mary's Primary School is 422nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.