El Arish State School vs Maryborough West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1101 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
El Arish State School
El Arish · Government primary · Prep-6
32 students · ICSEA 918
Maryborough West State School
Maryborough · Government primary · Prep-6
269 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | El Arish State School El Arish QLD | Maryborough West State School Maryborough QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #641 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4327 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 32 | 269 |
| Girls / boys | 18 / 14 | 123 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -6% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 52% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 2.4 | 23.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.7 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 34% | 18% |
| Suburb | El Arish 4855 | Maryborough 4650 |
| Council area | Cassowary Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | elarishss.eq.edu.au | marywestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.4 vs 27.3).
- •Maryborough West State School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.3).
- •Maryborough West State School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 32.
- •El Arish State School has grown faster over five years (-6% vs -21%).
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 El Arish State School better than Maryborough West State 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 El Arish State School and Maryborough West State School?
About 1101 km in a straight line, between El Arish and Maryborough in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
El Arish State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maryborough West State School has 11.5.
How do El Arish State School and Maryborough West State School rank in QLD?
El Arish State School is unranked and Maryborough West State School is 641st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.