Hermit Park State School vs Marian Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Hermit Park State School
Hyde Park · Government primary · Prep-6
630 students · ICSEA 1028
Marian Catholic School
Currajong · Catholic primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1042
| Measure | Hermit Park State School Hyde Park QLD | Marian Catholic School Currajong QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #253 of 804 | #181 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2245 of 4,908 | #1738 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 630 | 374 |
| Girls / boys | 296 / 334 | 198 / 176 |
| Foundation intake | 104 | 59 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1028 | 1042 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 23% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.5 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 9% |
| Suburb | Hyde Park 4812 | Currajong 4812 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | hermitparkss.eq.edu.au | www.marian.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marian Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 56.1).
- •Marian Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1028), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Hermit Park State School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 374.
- •Marian Catholic School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -4%).
- •Hermit Park State School is a government school while Marian Catholic School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Hermit Park State School better than Marian Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Marian Catholic School ranks higher (62.1 vs 56.1 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 Hermit Park State School and Marian Catholic School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hyde Park and Currajong in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Hermit Park State School has 14.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marian Catholic School has 15.1.
How do Hermit Park State School and Marian Catholic School rank in QLD?
Hermit Park State School is 253rd of 804 and Marian Catholic School is 181st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.