Maryborough State High School vs Yarrabilba State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 256 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
Yarrabilba State Secondary College
Yarrabilba · Government high school · 7-12
1,090 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Maryborough State High School Maryborough QLD | Yarrabilba State Secondary College Yarrabilba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #150 of 269 | #192 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #952 of 1,472 | #1151 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,214 | 1,090 |
| Girls / boys | 565 / 649 | 533 / 557 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 261 | 190 |
| Year 12 cohort | 128 | 129 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +19% | +294% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 48% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 101.5 | 86.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.5 | 45.9 |
| Language background other than English | 5% | 20% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 10% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Yarrabilba 4207 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Logan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | maryboroughshs.eq.edu.au | yarrabilbassc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maryborough State High School scores higher on the Success Index (39.9 vs 31.3).
- •Maryborough State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.5).
- •Maryborough State High School is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 1,090.
- •Yarrabilba State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (294% vs 19%).
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 Yarrabilba State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Maryborough State High School ranks higher (39.9 vs 31.3 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 Yarrabilba State Secondary College?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Yarrabilba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maryborough State High School has 11.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yarrabilba State Secondary College has 12.5.
How do Maryborough State High School and Yarrabilba State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Maryborough State High School is 150th of 269 and Yarrabilba State Secondary College is 192nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.