Mayfield State School vs Tallebudgera State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 80 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
Tallebudgera State School
Tallebudgera · Government primary · Prep-6
751 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Mayfield State School Carina QLD | Tallebudgera State School Tallebudgera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #77 of 804 | #104 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #841 of 4,908 | #1027 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 393 | 751 |
| Girls / boys | 206 / 187 | 337 / 414 |
| Foundation intake | 63 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +37% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1073 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 32% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.8 | 50.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.7 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 4% |
| Suburb | Carina 4152 | Tallebudgera 4228 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mayfieldss.eq.edu.au | tallebudgerass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mayfield State School scores higher on the Success Index (71.8 vs 69.9).
- •Tallebudgera State School has the higher ICSEA (1074 vs 1073), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mayfield State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.0).
- •Tallebudgera State School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 393.
- •Mayfield State School has grown faster over five years (37% vs -1%).
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 Tallebudgera State School?
On the Success Index, Mayfield State School ranks higher (71.8 vs 69.9 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 Tallebudgera State School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Carina and Tallebudgera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mayfield State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tallebudgera State School has 15.0.
How do Mayfield State School and Tallebudgera State School rank in QLD?
Mayfield State School is 77th of 804 and Tallebudgera State School is 104th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.