Maryborough Central State School vs Warwick Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 306 km 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
Warwick Central State School
Warwick · Government primary · Prep-6
155 students · ICSEA 863
| Measure | Maryborough Central State School Maryborough QLD | Warwick Central State School Warwick QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 17 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #782 of 804 | #745 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4860 of 4,908 | #4749 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 157 | 155 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 81 | 69 / 86 |
| Foundation intake | 17 | 19 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -42% | -29% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 863 | 863 |
| ICSEA percentile | 6th | 6th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 10.0 | 13.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 6.8 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 35% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Warwick 4370 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Southern Downs |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | maryboroughcentralss.eq.edu.au | warwickcentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Warwick Central State School scores higher on the Success Index (20.6 vs 16.8).
- •Warwick Central State School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.7).
- •Maryborough Central State School is the larger school with 157 students compared with 155.
- •Warwick Central State School has grown faster over five years (-29% vs -42%).
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 Warwick Central State School?
On the Success Index, Warwick Central State School ranks higher (20.6 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 Warwick Central State School?
About 306 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Warwick in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maryborough Central State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Warwick Central State School has 11.2.
How do Maryborough Central State School and Warwick Central State School rank in QLD?
Maryborough Central State School is 782nd of 804 and Warwick Central State School is 745th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.