Maryborough West State School vs Sunbury State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.7 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
Sunbury State School
Maryborough · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 900
| Measure | Maryborough West State School Maryborough QLD | Sunbury State School Maryborough QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #641 of 804 | #666 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4327 of 4,908 | #4396 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 269 | 210 |
| Girls / boys | 123 / 146 | 101 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 29 | 28 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -21% | +18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 918 | 900 |
| ICSEA percentile | 14th | 11th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 62% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 15.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 2% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 26% |
| Suburb | Maryborough 4650 | Maryborough 4650 |
| Council area | Fraser Coast | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | marywestss.eq.edu.au | sunburyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.3 vs 26.5).
- •Maryborough West State School has the higher ICSEA (918 vs 900), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Maryborough West State School has fewer students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.2).
- •Maryborough West State School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 210.
- •Sunbury State School has grown faster over five years (18% 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 West State School better than Sunbury State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Maryborough West State School and Sunbury State School?
About 1.7 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 Sunbury State School has 13.2.
How do Maryborough West State School and Sunbury State School rank in QLD?
Maryborough West State School is 641st of 804 and Sunbury State School is 666th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.