Glenella State School vs Marian State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 20 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Glenella State School
Glenella · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 977
Marian State School
Marian · Government primary · Prep-6
449 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Glenella State School Glenella QLD | Marian State School Marian QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #516 of 804 | #566 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3654 of 4,908 | #3945 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 234 | 449 |
| Girls / boys | 98 / 136 | 209 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | 35 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 5% |
| Suburb | Glenella 4740 | Marian 4753 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | glenellass.eq.edu.au | marianss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenella State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.8 vs 32.6).
- •Marian State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.5).
- •Marian State School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 234.
- •Glenella State School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -23%).
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 Glenella State School better than Marian State School?
On the Success Index, Glenella State School ranks higher (36.8 vs 32.6 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 Glenella State School and Marian State School?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Glenella and Marian in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Glenella State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marian State School has 13.6.
How do Glenella State School and Marian State School rank in QLD?
Glenella State School is 516th of 804 and Marian State School is 566th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.