Emerald State School vs Marist College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emerald State School
Emerald · Government primary · Prep-6
295 students · ICSEA 948
Marist College
Emerald · Catholic high school · 7-12
697 students · ICSEA 999
| Measure | Emerald State School Emerald QLD | Marist College Emerald QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #631 of 804 | #115 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4281 of 4,908 | #754 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 295 | 697 |
| Girls / boys | 149 / 146 | 364 / 333 |
| Foundation intake | 42 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 140 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 93 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +27% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 948 | 999 |
| ICSEA percentile | 24th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 47% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 58.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.2 | 30.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Emerald 4720 | Emerald 4720 |
| Council area | Central Highlands (Qld) | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | emeraldss.eq.edu.au | www.maristcollegeemerald.com.au |
The verdict
- •Marist College scores higher on the Success Index (49.4 vs 27.9).
- •Marist College has the higher ICSEA (999 vs 948), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.8).
- •Marist College is the larger school with 697 students compared with 295.
- •Marist College has grown faster over five years (27% vs -8%).
- •Emerald State School is a government school while Marist 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 Emerald State School better than Marist College?
On the Success Index, Marist College ranks higher (49.4 vs 27.9 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 Emerald State School and Marist College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Emerald and Emerald in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emerald State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marist College has 12.0.
How do Emerald State School and Marist College rank in QLD?
Emerald State School is 631st of 804 and Marist College is 115th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.