Cannon Hill State School vs Murarrie State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cannon Hill State School
Cannon Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
319 students · ICSEA 1051
Murarrie State School
Murarrie · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Cannon Hill State School Cannon Hill QLD | Murarrie State School Murarrie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #228 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #2023 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 319 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 150 / 169 | 29 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 50 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1051 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 69th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 26% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 16% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.3 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 8% | 18% |
| Suburb | Cannon Hill 4170 | Murarrie 4172 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cannonhillss.eq.edu.au | murarriess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Cannon Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (58.8 vs 36.0).
- •Cannon Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (1051 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murarrie State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.7).
- •Cannon Hill State School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 60.
- •Cannon Hill State School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -23%).
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 Cannon Hill State School better than Murarrie State School?
On the Success Index, Cannon Hill State School ranks higher (58.8 vs 36.0 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 Cannon Hill State School and Murarrie State School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Cannon Hill and Murarrie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cannon Hill State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murarrie State School has 12.5.
How do Cannon Hill State School and Murarrie State School rank in QLD?
Cannon Hill State School is 228th of 804 and Murarrie State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.