Maryborough Central State School vs St Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 893 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maryborough Central State School
Maryborough · Government primary · Prep-6
157 students · ICSEA 863
St Mary's College
Maryborough · Catholic high school · 7-12
313 students · ICSEA 1010
| Measure | Maryborough Central State School Maryborough QLD | St Mary's College Maryborough QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #782 of 804 | #107 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4860 of 4,908 | #730 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 157 | 313 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 81 | 160 / 153 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 54 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 36 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | -10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 863 | 1010 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 51th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 27.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 22.0 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 10% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Maryborough 4650 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | maryboroughcentralss.eq.edu.au | www.smcm.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (50.6 vs 16.8).
- •St Mary's College has the higher ICSEA (1010 vs 863), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Mary's College has fewer students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.7).
- •St Mary's College is the larger school with 313 students compared with 157.
- •St Mary's College has grown faster over five years (-10% vs -42%).
- •Maryborough Central State School is a government school while St Mary's College 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 Maryborough Central State School better than St Mary's College?
On the Success Index, St Mary's College ranks higher (50.6 vs 16.8 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 Maryborough Central State School and St Mary's College?
About 893 m in a straight line, between Maryborough and Maryborough in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maryborough Central State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's College has 11.4.
How do Maryborough Central State School and St Mary's College rank in QLD?
Maryborough Central State School is 782nd of 804 and St Mary's College is 107th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.