Mareeba State School vs Richmond Hill State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 353 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mareeba State School
Mareeba · Government primary · Prep-6
695 students · ICSEA 855
Richmond Hill State School
Richmond Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
191 students · ICSEA 854
| Measure | Mareeba State School Mareeba QLD | Richmond Hill State School Richmond Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #799 of 804 | #776 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4895 of 4,908 | #4845 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 695 | 191 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 376 | 84 / 107 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -44% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 855 | 854 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.8 | 15.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 9.9 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 46% |
| Suburb | Mareeba 4880 | Richmond Hill 4820 |
| Council area | Mareeba | Charters Towers |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | mareebass.eq.edu.au | richmondhillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Richmond Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (18.1 vs 14.7).
- •Mareeba State School has the higher ICSEA (855 vs 854), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Richmond Hill State School has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Mareeba State School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 191.
- •Mareeba State School has grown faster over five years (-16% vs -44%).
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 School better than Richmond Hill State School?
On the Success Index, Richmond Hill State School ranks higher (18.1 vs 14.7 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 Mareeba State School and Richmond Hill State School?
About 353 km in a straight line, between Mareeba and Richmond Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mareeba State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Richmond Hill State School has 12.6.
How do Mareeba State School and Richmond Hill State School rank in QLD?
Mareeba State School is 799th of 804 and Richmond Hill State School is 776th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.