Cavendish Road State High School vs Marshall Road State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cavendish Road State High School
Holland Park · Government high school · 7-12
2,037 students · ICSEA 1103
Marshall Road State School
Holland Park West · Government primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 1135
| Measure | Cavendish Road State High School Holland Park QLD | Marshall Road State School Holland Park West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #22 of 269 | #30 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #272 of 1,472 | #393 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 2,037 | 499 |
| Girls / boys | 1,070 / 967 | 250 / 249 |
| Foundation intake | – | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | 362 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 316 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1103 | 1135 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 92th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 142.6 | 33.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 48.7 | 14.0 |
| Language background other than English | 32% | 26% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Holland Park 4121 | Holland Park West 4121 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cavendishroadshs.eq.edu.au | marshallroadss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marshall Road State School scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 70.7).
- •Marshall Road State School has the higher ICSEA (1135 vs 1103), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Cavendish Road State High School has fewer students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.1).
- •Cavendish Road State High School is the larger school with 2,037 students compared with 499.
- •Cavendish Road State High School has grown faster over five years (5% vs -5%).
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 Cavendish Road State High School better than Marshall Road State School?
On the Success Index, Marshall Road State School ranks higher (77.0 vs 70.7 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 Cavendish Road State High School and Marshall Road State School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Holland Park and Holland Park West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cavendish Road State High School has 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marshall Road State School has 15.1.
How do Cavendish Road State High School and Marshall Road State School rank in QLD?
Cavendish Road State High School is 22nd of 269 and Marshall Road State School is 30th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.