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Greenmount State School vs Marian State School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 797 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGreenmount State School
Greenmount QLD
Marian State School
Marian QLD
Success Index
36
Lower 50%
33
Lower 50%
State rank (type)–#566 of 804
National rank (type)–#3945 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangePrep-6Prep-6
Students23449
Girls / boys10 / 13209 / 240
Foundation intake262
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth-34%-23%
ICSEA
Average 1000
977977
ICSEA percentile36th36th
Top SEA quarter2%3%
Bottom SEA quarter40%38%
Students per teacher10.013.6
Teaching staff (FTE)2.333.0
Non-teaching staff (FTE)2.016.9
Language background other than English0%2%
Indigenous students4%5%
SuburbGreenmount 4359Marian 4753
Council areaToowoombaMackay
RemotenessInner RegionalOuter Regional
Websitegreenmountss.eq.edu.aumarianss.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Greenmount State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.1 vs 32.6).
  • •Greenmount State School has fewer students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.6).
  • •Marian State School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 23.
  • •Marian State School has grown faster over five years (-23% vs -34%).

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 Greenmount State School better than Marian State School?

On the Success Index, Greenmount State School ranks higher (36.1 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 Greenmount State School and Marian State School?

About 797 km in a straight line, between Greenmount and Marian in Queensland.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Greenmount State School has 10.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marian State School has 13.6.

How do Greenmount State School and Marian State School rank in QLD?

Greenmount State School is unranked and Marian State School is 566th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.