Burleigh Heads State School vs Marymount Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burleigh Heads State School
Burleigh Heads · Government primary · Prep-6
458 students · ICSEA 1048
Marymount Primary School
Burleigh Waters · Catholic primary · Prep-6
1,020 students · ICSEA 1085
| Measure | Burleigh Heads State School Burleigh Heads QLD | Marymount Primary School Burleigh Waters QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #148 of 804 | #159 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1477 of 4,908 | #1585 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 458 | 1,020 |
| Girls / boys | 226 / 232 | 510 / 510 |
| Foundation intake | 58 | 125 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -12% | 0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1048 | 1085 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 17% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 18.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.8 | 55.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 34.1 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Burleigh Heads 4220 | Burleigh Waters 4220 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burlheadss.eq.edu.au | www.mps.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Burleigh Heads State School scores higher on the Success Index (64.7 vs 63.7).
- •Marymount Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1085 vs 1048), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burleigh Heads State School has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 18.5).
- •Marymount Primary School is the larger school with 1,020 students compared with 458.
- •Marymount Primary School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -12%).
- •Burleigh Heads State School is a government school while Marymount 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 Burleigh Heads State School better than Marymount Primary School?
On the Success Index, Burleigh Heads State School ranks higher (64.7 vs 63.7 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 Burleigh Heads State School and Marymount Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Burleigh Heads and Burleigh Waters in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burleigh Heads State School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marymount Primary School has 18.5.
How do Burleigh Heads State School and Marymount Primary School rank in QLD?
Burleigh Heads State School is 148th of 804 and Marymount Primary School is 159th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.