Mount Marrow State School vs Waterford State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 53 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
Waterford State School
Waterford · Government primary · Prep-6
532 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Mount Marrow State School Mount Marrow QLD | Waterford State School Waterford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #504 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3585 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 58 | 532 |
| Girls / boys | 28 / 30 | 246 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 7 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 27% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.2 | 38.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.5 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 36% | 12% |
| Suburb | Mount Marrow 4306 | Waterford 4133 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Logan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | mtmarrowss.eq.edu.au | waterfordss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (37.1 vs 37.8).
- •Waterford State School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 58.
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 Waterford 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 Mount Marrow State School and Waterford State School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Mount Marrow and Waterford in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mount Marrow State School has 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waterford State School has 14.0.
How do Mount Marrow State School and Waterford State School rank in QLD?
Mount Marrow State School is unranked and Waterford State School is 504th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.