Marian State School vs Mirani State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 10 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marian State School
Marian · Government primary · Prep-6
449 students · ICSEA 977
Mirani State School
Mirani · Government primary · Prep-6
280 students · ICSEA 947
| Measure | Marian State School Marian QLD | Mirani State School Mirani QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #566 of 804 | #739 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3945 of 4,908 | #4734 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 449 | 280 |
| Girls / boys | 209 / 240 | 160 / 120 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 947 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 17.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 14% |
| Suburb | Marian 4753 | Mirani 4754 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | marianss.eq.edu.au | miraniss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marian State School scores higher on the Success Index (32.6 vs 20.9).
- •Marian State School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 947), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marian State School has fewer students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.6).
- •Marian State School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 280.
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 State School better than Mirani State School?
On the Success Index, Marian State School ranks higher (32.6 vs 20.9 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 State School and Mirani State School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Marian and Mirani in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marian State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mirani State School has 15.6.
How do Marian State School and Mirani State School rank in QLD?
Marian State School is 566th of 804 and Mirani State School is 739th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.