Mount Marrow State School vs Walloon State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Marrow State School
Mount Marrow · Government primary · Prep-6
58 students · ICSEA 955
Walloon State School
Walloon · Government primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 945
| Measure | Mount Marrow State School Mount Marrow QLD | Walloon State School Walloon QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #551 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3887 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 58 | 274 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 30 | 136 / 138 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +14% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 945 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 12.9 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 16% |
| Suburb | Mount Marrow 4306 | Walloon 4306 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | mtmarrowss.eq.edu.au | walloonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mount Marrow State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.1 vs 33.4).
- •Mount Marrow State School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 945), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Walloon State School has fewer students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
- •Walloon State School is the larger school with 274 students compared with 58.
- •Walloon State School has grown faster over five years (14% vs 2%).
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 Mount Marrow State School better than Walloon State School?
On the Success Index, Mount Marrow State School ranks higher (37.1 vs 33.4 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 Mount Marrow State School and Walloon State School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Marrow and Walloon in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Marrow State School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Walloon State School has 13.3.
How do Mount Marrow State School and Walloon State School rank in QLD?
Mount Marrow State School is unranked and Walloon State School is 551st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.