Gordonvale State High School vs Mareeba State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 40 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gordonvale State High School
Gordonvale · Government high school · 7-12
623 students · ICSEA 883
Mareeba State High School
Mareeba · Government high school · 7-12
721 students · ICSEA 886
| Measure | Gordonvale State High School Gordonvale QLD | Mareeba State High School Mareeba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #269 of 269 | #266 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1468 of 1,472 | #1461 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 623 | 721 |
| Girls / boys | 327 / 296 | 335 / 386 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 109 | 102 |
| Year 12 cohort | 75 | 116 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 883 | 886 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 8th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 55% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.0 | 59.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.1 | 37.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 40% | 36% |
| Suburb | Gordonvale 4865 | Mareeba 4880 |
| Council area | Cairns | Mareeba |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | gordonvalehigh.eq.edu.au | mareebashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mareeba State High School scores higher on the Success Index (15.0 vs 12.3).
- •Mareeba State High School has the higher ICSEA (886 vs 883), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mareeba State High School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 623.
- •Mareeba State High School has grown faster over five years (-8% 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 Gordonvale State High School better than Mareeba State High School?
On the Success Index, Mareeba State High School ranks higher (15.0 vs 12.3 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 Gordonvale State High School and Mareeba State High School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Gordonvale and Mareeba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gordonvale State High School has 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mareeba State High School has 12.1.
How do Gordonvale State High School and Mareeba State High School rank in QLD?
Gordonvale State High School is 269th of 269 and Mareeba State High School is 266th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.