Maroochydore State School vs Rolleston State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 509 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
Rolleston State School
Rolleston · Government primary · Prep-6
45 students · ICSEA 969
| Measure | Maroochydore State School Maroochydore QLD | Rolleston State School Rolleston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #502 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3582 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 222 | 45 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 115 | 28 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 969 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 33th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 2.9 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 2% |
| Suburb | Maroochydore 4558 | Rolleston 4702 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Central Highlands (Qld) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Remote |
| Website | maroochydoress.eq.edu.au | rollestonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.8 vs 38.7).
- •Rolleston State School has fewer students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.0).
- •Maroochydore State School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 45.
- •Rolleston State School has grown faster over five years (-6% 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 Rolleston State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maroochydore State School and Rolleston State School?
About 509 km in a straight line, between Maroochydore and Rolleston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maroochydore State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Rolleston State School has 11.3.
How do Maroochydore State School and Rolleston State School rank in QLD?
Maroochydore State School is 502nd of 804 and Rolleston State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.