Burrowes State School vs Marsden State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Burrowes State School
Marsden · Government primary · Prep-6
890 students · ICSEA 925
Marsden State High School
Waterford West · Government high school · 7-12
3,857 students · ICSEA 943
| Measure | Burrowes State School Marsden QLD | Marsden State High School Waterford West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #652 of 804 | #214 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4350 of 4,908 | #1245 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 890 | 3,857 |
| Girls / boys | 431 / 459 | 1,826 / 2,031 |
| Foundation intake | 122 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 642 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 482 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | +36% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 925 | 943 |
| ICSEA percentile | 17th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 62.1 | 260.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.7 | 107.2 |
| Language background other than English | 55% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 7% |
| Suburb | Marsden 4132 | Waterford West 4133 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | burrowesss.eq.edu.au | marsdenshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.0 vs 27.5).
- •Marsden State High School has the higher ICSEA (943 vs 925), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Burrowes State School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •Marsden State High School is the larger school with 3,857 students compared with 890.
- •Marsden State High School has grown faster over five years (36% vs 20%).
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 Burrowes State School better than Marsden State High 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 Burrowes State School and Marsden State High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Marsden and Waterford West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Burrowes State School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marsden State High School has 14.8.
How do Burrowes State School and Marsden State High School rank in QLD?
Burrowes State School is 652nd of 804 and Marsden State High School is 214th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.