Hamilton State School vs Maleny State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 78 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton State School
Hamilton · Government primary · Prep-6
248 students · ICSEA 1050
Maleny State School
Maleny · Government primary · Prep-6
409 students · ICSEA 1050
| Measure | Hamilton State School Hamilton QLD | Maleny State School Maleny QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #175 of 804 | #141 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1697 of 4,908 | #1404 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 248 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 118 / 130 | 202 / 207 |
| Foundation intake | 34 | 56 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +69% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1050 | 1050 |
| ICSEA percentile | 68th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.1 | 28.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.9 | 13.4 |
| Language background other than English | 39% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 8% |
| Suburb | Hamilton 4007 | Maleny 4552 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | hamiltonss.eq.edu.au | malenyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maleny State School scores higher on the Success Index (65.7 vs 62.5).
- •Maleny State School has fewer students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.4).
- •Maleny State School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 248.
- •Hamilton State School has grown faster over five years (69% vs 7%).
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 Hamilton State School better than Maleny State School?
On the Success Index, Maleny State School ranks higher (65.7 vs 62.5 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 Hamilton State School and Maleny State School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Hamilton and Maleny in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hamilton State School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maleny State School has 14.6.
How do Hamilton State School and Maleny State School rank in QLD?
Hamilton State School is 175th of 804 and Maleny State School is 141st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.