Aldridge State High School vs Sunbury State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.4 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
Sunbury State School
Maryborough · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Aldridge State High School Maryborough QLD | Sunbury State School Maryborough QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #221 of 269 | #666 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1266 of 1,472 | #4396 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 581 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 306 / 275 | 101 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | – | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | 96 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 73 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -32% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 932 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 19th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 55.8 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.4 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 26% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Maryborough 4650 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | aldridgeshs.eq.edu.au | sunburyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (26.6 vs 26.5).
- •Aldridge State High School has the higher ICSEA (932 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Aldridge State High School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.2).
- •Aldridge State High School is the larger school with 581 students compared with 210.
- •Sunbury State School has grown faster over five years (18% vs -32%).
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 Sunbury State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Aldridge State High School and Sunbury State School?
About 1.4 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 Sunbury State School has 13.2.
How do Aldridge State High School and Sunbury State School rank in QLD?
Aldridge State High School is 221st of 269 and Sunbury State School is 666th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.