Mayfield State School vs Seven Hills State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 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
Seven Hills State School
Seven Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
487 students · ICSEA 1123
| Measure | Mayfield State School Carina QLD | Seven Hills State School Seven Hills QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 804 | #85 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #841 of 4,908 | #904 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 393 | 487 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 187 | 241 / 246 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 70 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | -7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1123 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 51% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Carina 4152 | Seven Hills 4170 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mayfieldss.eq.edu.au | sevehillss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.8 vs 71.2).
- •Seven Hills State School has the higher ICSEA (1123 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mayfield State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.4).
- •Seven Hills State School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 393.
- •Mayfield State School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -7%).
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 Seven Hills 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 Mayfield State School and Seven Hills State School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Carina and Seven Hills in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mayfield State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Seven Hills State School has 16.4.
How do Mayfield State School and Seven Hills State School rank in QLD?
Mayfield State School is 77th of 804 and Seven Hills State School is 85th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.