Mareeba State School vs Waraburra State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 889 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
Waraburra State School
Gracemere · Government primary · Prep-6
358 students · ICSEA 855
| Measure | Mareeba State School Mareeba QLD | Waraburra State School Gracemere QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #799 of 804 | #783 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4895 of 4,908 | #4861 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 695 | 358 |
| Girls / boys | 319 / 376 | 170 / 188 |
| Foundation intake | 95 | 49 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -16% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 855 | 855 |
| ICSEA percentile | 5th | 5th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 64% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 49.8 | 26.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.3 | 18.1 |
| Language background other than English | 16% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 43% | 36% |
| Suburb | Mareeba 4880 | Gracemere 4702 |
| Council area | Mareeba | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | mareebass.eq.edu.au | waraburrass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Waraburra State School scores higher on the Success Index (16.8 vs 14.7).
- •Waraburra State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.0).
- •Mareeba State School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 358.
- •Waraburra State School has grown faster over five years (-6% 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 School better than Waraburra State School?
On the Success Index, Waraburra State School ranks higher (16.8 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 Waraburra State School?
About 889 km in a straight line, between Mareeba and Gracemere in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mareeba State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waraburra State School has 13.3.
How do Mareeba State School and Waraburra State School rank in QLD?
Mareeba State School is 799th of 804 and Waraburra State School is 783rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.