Ashwell State School vs Marburg State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 8.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ashwell State School
Ashwell · Government primary · Prep-6
65 students · ICSEA 929
Marburg State School
Marburg · Government primary · Prep-6
39 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Ashwell State School Ashwell QLD | Marburg State School Marburg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 65 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 32 | 21 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | 5 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 10% |
| Suburb | Ashwell 4340 | Marburg 4346 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | ashwellss.eq.edu.au | marburgss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ashwell State School scores higher on the Success Index (26.7 vs 24.3).
- •Ashwell State School has the higher ICSEA (929 vs 916), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marburg State School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
- •Ashwell State School is the larger school with 65 students compared with 39.
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 Ashwell State School better than Marburg State School?
On the Success Index, Ashwell State School ranks higher (26.7 vs 24.3 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 Ashwell State School and Marburg State School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Ashwell and Marburg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ashwell State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marburg State School has 13.0.
How do Ashwell State School and Marburg State School rank in QLD?
Ashwell State School is unranked and Marburg State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.