Drayton State School vs Marsden State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 118 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Drayton State School
Drayton · Government primary · Prep-6
165 students · ICSEA 929
Marsden State School
Marsden · Government primary · Prep-6
1,411 students · ICSEA 929
| Measure | Drayton State School Drayton QLD | Marsden State School Marsden QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #733 of 804 | #605 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4712 of 4,908 | #4115 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 165 | 1,411 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 90 | 712 / 699 |
| Foundation intake | 31 | 181 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 929 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.9 | 96.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.2 | 42.6 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 43% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 14% |
| Suburb | Drayton 4350 | Marsden 4132 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Logan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | draytonss.eq.edu.au | marsdenss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marsden State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.1 vs 21.4).
- •Marsden State School is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 165.
- •Marsden State School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -37%).
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 Drayton State School better than Marsden State School?
On the Success Index, Marsden State School ranks higher (30.1 vs 21.4 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 Drayton State School and Marsden State School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Drayton and Marsden in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Drayton State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marsden State School has 14.7.
How do Drayton State School and Marsden State School rank in QLD?
Drayton State School is 733rd of 804 and Marsden State School is 605th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.