Maryborough West State School vs St Mary's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.4 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
St Mary's Primary School
Maryborough · Catholic primary · Prep-6
359 students · ICSEA 1005
| Measure | Maryborough West State School Maryborough QLD | St Mary's Primary School Maryborough QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #641 of 804 | #422 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4327 of 4,908 | #3161 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 269 | 359 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 146 | 193 / 166 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 48 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +10% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 1005 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 49th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 22.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 14.3 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 9% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Maryborough 4650 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | marywestss.eq.edu.au | www.smpmaryborough.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (43.8 vs 27.3).
- •St Mary's Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1005 vs 918), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maryborough West State School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.7).
- •St Mary's Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 269.
- •St Mary's Primary School has grown faster over five years (10% vs -21%).
- •Maryborough West State School is a government school while St Mary's Primary School 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 West State School better than St Mary's Primary School?
On the Success Index, St Mary's Primary School ranks higher (43.8 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 West State School and St Mary's Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Maryborough and Maryborough in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Maryborough West State School has 11.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Mary's Primary School has 15.7.
How do Maryborough West State School and St Mary's Primary School rank in QLD?
Maryborough West State School is 641st of 804 and St Mary's Primary School is 422nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.