Maroochydore State School vs Pacific Paradise State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maroochydore State School
Maroochydore · Government primary · Prep-6
222 students · ICSEA 969
Pacific Paradise State School
Pacific Paradise · Government primary · Prep-6
467 students · ICSEA 1024
| Measure | Maroochydore State School Maroochydore QLD | Pacific Paradise State School Pacific Paradise QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #502 of 804 | #245 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3582 of 4,908 | #2154 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 222 | 467 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 115 | 225 / 242 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 1024 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 57th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 33.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 16.4 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 5% |
| Suburb | Maroochydore 4558 | Pacific Paradise 4564 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maroochydoress.eq.edu.au | pacificparadisess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Pacific Paradise State School scores higher on the Success Index (57.1 vs 37.8).
- •Pacific Paradise State School has the higher ICSEA (1024 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Pacific Paradise State School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 222.
- •Pacific Paradise State School has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -15%).
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 Maroochydore State School better than Pacific Paradise State School?
On the Success Index, Pacific Paradise State School ranks higher (57.1 vs 37.8 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 Maroochydore State School and Pacific Paradise State School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Maroochydore and Pacific Paradise in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maroochydore State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Pacific Paradise State School has 13.9.
How do Maroochydore State School and Pacific Paradise State School rank in QLD?
Maroochydore State School is 502nd of 804 and Pacific Paradise State School is 245th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.