Marian Catholic School vs St Margaret Mary's College
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.
Marian Catholic School
Currajong · Catholic primary · Prep-6
374 students · ICSEA 1042
St Margaret Mary's College
Hyde Park · Catholic high school · 7-12
707 students · ICSEA 1014
| Measure | Marian Catholic School Currajong QLD | St Margaret Mary's College Hyde Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 804 | #108 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1738 of 4,908 | #736 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 374 | 707 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 176 | 707 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 84 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1014 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 53th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 58.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 26.4 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 14% |
| Suburb | Currajong 4812 | Hyde Park 4812 |
| Council area | Townsville | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | www.marian.catholic.edu.au | www.smmc.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marian Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 50.4).
- •Marian Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1014), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Margaret Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 15.1).
- •St Margaret Mary's College is the larger school with 707 students compared with 374.
- •Marian Catholic School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -1%).
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 Marian Catholic School better than St Margaret Mary's College?
On the Success Index, Marian Catholic School ranks higher (62.1 vs 50.4 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 Marian Catholic School and St Margaret Mary's College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Currajong and Hyde Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marian Catholic School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Margaret Mary's College has 12.0.
How do Marian Catholic School and St Margaret Mary's College rank in QLD?
Marian Catholic School is 181st of 804 and St Margaret Mary's College is 108th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.