Marshall Road State School vs St Elizabeth's School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Marshall Road State School
Holland Park West · Government primary · Prep-6
499 students · ICSEA 1135
St Elizabeth's School
Tarragindi · Catholic primary · Prep-6
363 students · ICSEA 1141
| Measure | Marshall Road State School Holland Park West QLD | St Elizabeth's School Tarragindi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 77 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #30 of 804 | #74 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #393 of 4,908 | #788 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 499 | 363 |
| Girls / boys | 250 / 249 | 201 / 162 |
| Foundation intake | 65 | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1135 | 1141 |
| ICSEA percentile | 92th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 58% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.1 | 21.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.0 | 8.4 |
| Language background other than English | 26% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Holland Park West 4121 | Tarragindi 4121 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | marshallroadss.eq.edu.au | www.stelizabeths.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Marshall Road State School scores higher on the Success Index (77.0 vs 72.6).
- •St Elizabeth's School has the higher ICSEA (1141 vs 1135), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Marshall Road State School has fewer students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.7).
- •Marshall Road State School is the larger school with 499 students compared with 363.
- •Marshall Road State School is a government school while St Elizabeth's 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 Marshall Road State School better than St Elizabeth's School?
On the Success Index, Marshall Road State School ranks higher (77.0 vs 72.6 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 Marshall Road State School and St Elizabeth's School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Holland Park West and Tarragindi in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Marshall Road State School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Elizabeth's School has 16.7.
How do Marshall Road State School and St Elizabeth's School rank in QLD?
Marshall Road State School is 30th of 804 and St Elizabeth's School is 74th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.