Hampden State School vs Marian State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hampden State School
Hampden · Government primary · Prep-6
84 students · ICSEA 963
Marian State School
Marian · Government primary · Prep-6
449 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Hampden State School Hampden QLD | Marian State School Marian QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #550 of 804 | #566 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3880 of 4,908 | #3945 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 84 | 449 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 43 | 209 / 240 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 62 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +14% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 963 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 30th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.3 | 33.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 16.9 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Hampden 4741 | Marian 4753 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hampdenss.eq.edu.au | marianss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (33.4 vs 32.6).
- •Marian State School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 963), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marian State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.8).
- •Marian State School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 84.
- •Hampden State School has grown faster over five years (14% 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 Hampden State School better than Marian State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hampden State School and Marian State School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Hampden and Marian in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hampden State School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marian State School has 13.6.
How do Hampden State School and Marian State School rank in QLD?
Hampden State School is 550th of 804 and Marian State School is 566th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.