Maroochydore State School vs Stella Maris School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 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
Stella Maris School
Maroochydore · Catholic primary · Prep-6
737 students · ICSEA 1081
| Measure | Maroochydore State School Maroochydore QLD | Stella Maris School Maroochydore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 38 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #502 of 804 | #162 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3582 of 4,908 | #1612 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 222 | 737 |
| Girls / boys | 107 / 115 | 368 / 369 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 98 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 969 | 1081 |
| ICSEA percentile | 33th | 79th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 29% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 44.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.6 | 25.8 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 10% | 3% |
| Suburb | Maroochydore 4558 | Maroochydore 4558 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | maroochydoress.eq.edu.au | www.stellamaris.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Stella Maris School scores higher on the Success Index (63.4 vs 37.8).
- •Stella Maris School has the higher ICSEA (1081 vs 969), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maroochydore State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.6).
- •Stella Maris School is the larger school with 737 students compared with 222.
- •Stella Maris School has grown faster over five years (-8% vs -15%).
- •Maroochydore State School is a government school while Stella Maris School is a catholic 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 Maroochydore State School better than Stella Maris School?
On the Success Index, Stella Maris School ranks higher (63.4 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 Stella Maris School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Maroochydore and Maroochydore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maroochydore State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Stella Maris School has 16.6.
How do Maroochydore State School and Stella Maris School rank in QLD?
Maroochydore State School is 502nd of 804 and Stella Maris School is 162nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.