Gundiah State School vs Marburg State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 191 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gundiah State School
Gundiah · Government primary · Prep-6
11 students · ICSEA 916
Marburg State School
Marburg · Government primary · Prep-6
39 students · ICSEA 916
| Measure | Gundiah State School Gundiah QLD | Marburg State School Marburg QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 16 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 11 | 39 |
| Girls / boys | 6 / 5 | 21 / 18 |
| Foundation intake | – | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 916 | 916 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 72% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.7 | 3.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 10% |
| Suburb | Gundiah 4650 | Marburg 4346 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gundiahss.eq.edu.au | marburgss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marburg State School scores higher on the Success Index (24.3 vs 15.5).
- •Marburg State School is the larger school with 39 students compared with 11.
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 Gundiah State School better than Marburg State School?
On the Success Index, Marburg State School ranks higher (24.3 vs 15.5 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 Gundiah State School and Marburg State School?
About 191 km in a straight line, between Gundiah and Marburg in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Gundiah State School and Marburg State School rank in QLD?
Gundiah State School is unranked and Marburg State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.