Maryborough West State School vs Murphy's Creek State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 225 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Maryborough West State School
Maryborough · Government primary · Prep-6
269 students · ICSEA 918
Murphy's Creek State School
Murphys Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
17 students · ICSEA 918
| Measure | Maryborough West State School Maryborough QLD | Murphy's Creek State School Murphys Creek QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #641 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4327 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 269 | 17 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 146 | 2 / 15 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 918 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 15th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 1.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 2.5 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 29% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Murphys Creek 4352 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | marywestss.eq.edu.au | murphyscreekss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Maryborough West State School scores higher on the Success Index (27.3 vs 15.0).
- •Maryborough West State School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 17.
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 West State School better than Murphy's Creek State School?
On the Success Index, Maryborough West State School ranks higher (27.3 vs 15.0 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 West State School and Murphy's Creek State School?
About 225 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Murphys Creek in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Maryborough West State School and Murphy's Creek State School rank in QLD?
Maryborough West State School is 641st of 804 and Murphy's Creek State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.