Ithaca Creek State School vs Marist College Ashgrove
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Ithaca Creek State School
Bardon · Government primary · Prep-6
604 students · ICSEA 1170
Marist College Ashgrove
Ashgrove · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,827 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Ithaca Creek State School Bardon QLD | Marist College Ashgrove Ashgrove QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 82 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #6 of 804 | #39 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #107 of 4,908 | #277 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 5-12 |
| Students | 604 | 1,827 |
| Girls / boys | 297 / 307 | 0 / 1,827 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 228 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 237 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1170 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 98th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 69% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 133.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.5 | 110.5 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Bardon 4065 | Ashgrove 4060 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | ithacacreekss.eq.edu.au | www.marash.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Ithaca Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (82.2 vs 69.2).
- •Ithaca Creek State School has the higher ICSEA (1170 vs 1139), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marist College Ashgrove has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.9).
- •Marist College Ashgrove is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 604.
- •Marist College Ashgrove has grown faster over five years (9% vs 2%).
- •Ithaca Creek State School is a government school while Marist College Ashgrove 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 Ithaca Creek State School better than Marist College Ashgrove?
On the Success Index, Ithaca Creek State School ranks higher (82.2 vs 69.2 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 Ithaca Creek State School and Marist College Ashgrove?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bardon and Ashgrove in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Ithaca Creek State School has 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Marist College Ashgrove has 13.7.
How do Ithaca Creek State School and Marist College Ashgrove rank in QLD?
Ithaca Creek State School is 6th of 804 and Marist College Ashgrove is 39th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.