Amberley District State School vs Marian State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 819 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Amberley District State School
Yamanto · Government primary · Prep-6
636 students · ICSEA 977
Marian State School
Marian · Government primary · Prep-6
449 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Amberley District State School Yamanto QLD | Marian State School Marian QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #571 of 804 | #566 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3978 of 4,908 | #3945 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 636 | 449 |
| Girls / boys | 310 / 326 | 209 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | 89 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 37% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 44.3 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.6 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 5% |
| Suburb | Yamanto 4305 | Marian 4753 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | amberleydistrictss.eq.edu.au | marianss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (32.0 vs 32.6).
- •Marian State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.4).
- •Amberley District State School is the larger school with 636 students compared with 449.
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 Amberley District State School better than Marian 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 Amberley District State School and Marian State School?
About 819 km in a straight line, between Yamanto and Marian in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Amberley District State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marian State School has 13.6.
How do Amberley District State School and Marian State School rank in QLD?
Amberley District State School is 571st of 804 and Marian State School is 566th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.