Marsden State School vs The Centre Education Programme
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marsden State School
Marsden · Government primary · Prep-6
1,411 students · ICSEA 929
The Centre Education Programme
Kingston · Catholic special · 7-12
122 students · ICSEA 864
| Measure | Marsden State School Marsden QLD | The Centre Education Programme Kingston QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #605 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4115 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,411 | 122 |
| Girls / boys | 712 / 699 | 54 / 68 |
| Foundation intake | 181 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 10 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 31 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +20% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 929 | 864 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 9.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 96.1 | 12.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 42.6 | 15.7 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 35% |
| Suburb | Marsden 4132 | Kingston 4114 |
| Council area | Logan | Logan |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marsdenss.eq.edu.au | www.youthplus.edu.au/centre-education-programme-flc/ |
The verdict
- •Marsden State School has the higher ICSEA (929 vs 864), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •The Centre Education Programme has fewer students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.7).
- •Marsden State School is the larger school with 1,411 students compared with 122.
- •Marsden State School has grown faster over five years (20% vs -2%).
- •Marsden State School is a government school while The Centre Education Programme 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 Marsden State School better than The Centre Education Programme?
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 Marsden State School and The Centre Education Programme?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Marsden and Kingston in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marsden State School has 14.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Centre Education Programme has 9.9.
How do Marsden State School and The Centre Education Programme rank in QLD?
Marsden State School is 605th of 804 and The Centre Education Programme is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.