Marian Catholic School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1109 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 Mary's Primary School
Woodend · Catholic primary · Prep-6
556 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Marian Catholic School Currajong QLD | St Mary's Primary School Woodend QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #181 of 804 | #316 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1738 of 4,908 | #2626 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 374 | 556 |
| Girls / boys | 198 / 176 | 341 / 215 |
| Foundation intake | 59 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1042 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 17% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.8 | 31.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 20.2 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 6% |
| Suburb | Currajong 4812 | Woodend 4305 |
| Council area | Townsville | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | www.marian.catholic.edu.au | www.stmarysipswich.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marian Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (62.1 vs 51.0).
- •Marian Catholic School has the higher ICSEA (1042 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marian Catholic School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.7).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 556 students compared with 374.
- •Marian Catholic School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -2%).
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 Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Marian Catholic School ranks higher (62.1 vs 51.0 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 Mary's Primary School?
About 1109 km in a straight line, between Currajong and Woodend in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marian Catholic School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 17.7.
How do Marian Catholic School and St Mary's Primary School rank in QLD?
Marian Catholic School is 181st of 804 and St Mary's Primary School is 316th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.