Mareeba State High School vs Mareeba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mareeba State High School
Mareeba · Government high school · 7-12
721 students · ICSEA 886
Mareeba State School
Mareeba · Government primary · Prep-6
695 students · ICSEA 855
| Measure | Mareeba State High School Mareeba QLD | Mareeba State School Mareeba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #266 of 269 | #799 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1461 of 1,472 | #4895 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 721 | 695 |
| Girls / boys | 335 / 386 | 319 / 376 |
| Foundation intake | – | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | 102 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 116 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 886 | 855 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 59.3 | 49.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 28.3 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 16% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 43% |
| Suburb | Mareeba 4880 | Mareeba 4880 |
| Council area | Mareeba | Mareeba |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mareebashs.eq.edu.au | mareebass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (15.0 vs 14.7).
- •Mareeba State High School has the higher ICSEA (886 vs 855), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mareeba State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.0).
- •Mareeba State High School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 695.
- •Mareeba State High School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -16%).
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 Mareeba State High School better than Mareeba 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 Mareeba State High School and Mareeba State School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Mareeba and Mareeba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mareeba State High School has 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mareeba State School has 14.0.
How do Mareeba State High School and Mareeba State School rank in QLD?
Mareeba State High School is 266th of 269 and Mareeba State School is 799th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.