Bli Bli State School vs Maroochydore State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 6.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bli Bli State School
Bli Bli · Government primary · Prep-6
615 students · ICSEA 1005
Maroochydore State School
Maroochydore · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Bli Bli State School Bli Bli QLD | Maroochydore State School Maroochydore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 44 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #419 of 804 | #502 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3143 of 4,908 | #3582 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 615 | 222 |
| Girls / boys | 301 / 314 | 107 / 115 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1005 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 49th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.3 | 13.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 28% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 10% |
| Suburb | Bli Bli 4560 | Maroochydore 4558 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | blibliss.eq.edu.au | maroochydoress.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bli Bli State School scores higher on the Success Index (44.1 vs 37.8).
- •Bli Bli State School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maroochydore State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.6).
- •Bli Bli State School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 222.
- •Bli Bli State School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -15%).
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 Bli Bli State School better than Maroochydore State School?
On the Success Index, Bli Bli State School ranks higher (44.1 vs 37.8 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 Bli Bli State School and Maroochydore State School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Bli Bli and Maroochydore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bli Bli State School has 14.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maroochydore State School has 14.0.
How do Bli Bli State School and Maroochydore State School rank in QLD?
Bli Bli State School is 419th of 804 and Maroochydore State School is 502nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.