Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School vs Rangeville State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 339 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School
Toowoomba · Independent primary · Prep-6
53 students · ICSEA 1038
Rangeville State School
Rangeville · Government primary · Prep-6
723 students · ICSEA 1039
| Measure | Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School Toowoomba QLD | Rangeville State School Rangeville QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 59 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #198 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #1827 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 53 | 723 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 24 | 346 / 377 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 92 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1039 |
| ICSEA percentile | 64th | 64th |
| Top SEA quarter | 21% | 25% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 49.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 18.3 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 7% |
| Suburb | Toowoomba 4350 | Rangeville 4350 |
| Council area | Toowoomba | Toowoomba |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.maridahdi.qld.edu.au | rangevilless.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Rangeville State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.2 vs 58.7).
- •Rangeville State School has the higher ICSEA (1039 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School has fewer students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.6).
- •Rangeville State School is the larger school with 723 students compared with 53.
- •Rangeville State School has grown faster over five years (-1% vs -27%).
- •Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School is a independent school while Rangeville State School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School better than Rangeville State School?
On the Success Index, Rangeville State School ranks higher (61.2 vs 58.7 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 Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School and Rangeville State School?
About 339 m in a straight line, between Toowoomba and Rangeville in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School has 9.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rangeville State School has 14.6.
How do Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School and Rangeville State School rank in QLD?
Maridahdi Kindergarten and Primary School is unranked and Rangeville State School is 198th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.