Marian State School vs Roadvale State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 843 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
Roadvale State School
Roadvale · Government primary · Prep-6
38 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Marian State School Marian QLD | Roadvale State School Roadvale QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #566 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3945 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 449 | 38 |
| Girls / boys | 209 / 240 | 17 / 21 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 977 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 36th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 38% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.0 | 3.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.9 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 0% |
| Suburb | Marian 4753 | Roadvale 4310 |
| Council area | Mackay | Scenic Rim |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | marianss.eq.edu.au | roadvaless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Roadvale State School scores higher on the Success Index (38.6 vs 32.6).
- •Roadvale State School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •Marian State School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 38.
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 Roadvale State School?
On the Success Index, Roadvale State School ranks higher (38.6 vs 32.6 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 Roadvale State School?
About 843 km in a straight line, between Marian and Roadvale in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marian State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Roadvale State School has 11.9.
How do Marian State School and Roadvale State School rank in QLD?
Marian State School is 566th of 804 and Roadvale State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.