Elanora State High School vs Marymount College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Elanora State High School
Elanora · Government high school · 7-12
949 students · ICSEA 1023
Marymount College
Burleigh Waters · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,262 students · ICSEA 1073
| Measure | Elanora State High School Elanora QLD | Marymount College Burleigh Waters QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #71 of 269 | #33 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #541 of 1,472 | #371 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 949 | 1,262 |
| Girls / boys | 425 / 524 | 704 / 558 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 195 | 233 |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | 215 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1023 | 1073 |
| ICSEA percentile | 57th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 24% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 80.0 | 99.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 37.4 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Elanora 4221 | Burleigh Waters 4220 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | elanorashs.eq.edu.au | www.marymount.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marymount College scores higher on the Success Index (66.3 vs 58.9).
- •Marymount College has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 1023), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Elanora State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.7).
- •Marymount College is the larger school with 1,262 students compared with 949.
- •Elanora State High School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -5%).
- •Elanora State High School is a government school while Marymount College is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Elanora State High School better than Marymount College?
On the Success Index, Marymount College ranks higher (66.3 vs 58.9 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 Elanora State High School and Marymount College?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Elanora and Burleigh Waters in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Elanora State High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marymount College has 12.7.
How do Elanora State High School and Marymount College rank in QLD?
Elanora State High School is 71st of 269 and Marymount College is 33rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.