Maryborough State High School vs Maryborough West State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maryborough State High School
Maryborough · Government high school · 7-12
1,214 students · ICSEA 952
Maryborough West State School
Maryborough · Government primary · Prep-6
269 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Maryborough State High School Maryborough QLD | Maryborough West State School Maryborough QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 269 | #641 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #952 of 1,472 | #4327 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,214 | 269 |
| Girls / boys | 565 / 649 | 123 / 146 |
| Foundation intake | – | 29 |
| Year 7 cohort | 261 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | -21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 14th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.5 | 23.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.5 | 11.7 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 18% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Maryborough 4650 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | maryboroughshs.eq.edu.au | marywestss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maryborough State High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.9 vs 27.3).
- •Maryborough State High School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maryborough State High School is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 269.
- •Maryborough State High School has grown faster over five years (19% vs -21%).
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 State High School better than Maryborough West State School?
On the Success Index, Maryborough State High School ranks higher (39.9 vs 27.3 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 State High School and Maryborough West State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Maryborough in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maryborough State High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Maryborough West State School has 11.5.
How do Maryborough State High School and Maryborough West State School rank in QLD?
Maryborough State High School is 150th of 269 and Maryborough West State School is 641st of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.