Mayfield State School vs Murarrie State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mayfield State School
Carina · Government primary · Prep-6
393 students · ICSEA 1073
Murarrie State School
Murarrie · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 956
| Measure | Mayfield State School Carina QLD | Murarrie State School Murarrie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #841 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 393 | 60 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 187 | 29 / 31 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 10 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | -23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 956 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 4.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 4.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 27% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 18% |
| Suburb | Carina 4152 | Murarrie 4172 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mayfieldss.eq.edu.au | murarriess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mayfield State School scores higher on the Success Index (71.8 vs 36.0).
- •Mayfield State School has the higher ICSEA (1073 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murarrie State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.1).
- •Mayfield State School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 60.
- •Mayfield State School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -23%).
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 Mayfield State School better than Murarrie State School?
On the Success Index, Mayfield State School ranks higher (71.8 vs 36.0 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 Mayfield State School and Murarrie State School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Carina and Murarrie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mayfield State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murarrie State School has 12.5.
How do Mayfield State School and Murarrie State School rank in QLD?
Mayfield State School is 77th of 804 and Murarrie State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.