Mt Maria College - Petrie vs Murrumba State Secondary College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 3.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Maria College - Petrie
Petrie · Catholic high school · 7-12
403 students · ICSEA 1015
Murrumba State Secondary College
Murrumba Downs · Government high school · 7-12
1,682 students · ICSEA 1001
| Measure | Mt Maria College - Petrie Petrie QLD | Murrumba State Secondary College Murrumba Downs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 61 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #55 of 269 | #143 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #478 of 1,472 | #904 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 403 | 1,682 |
| Girls / boys | 172 / 231 | 808 / 874 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 66 | 314 |
| Year 12 cohort | 54 | 216 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -10% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1015 | 1001 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 25% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 7.8 | 13.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.0 | 125.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.2 | 44.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 5% |
| Suburb | Petrie 4502 | Murrumba Downs 4503 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mmcp.qld.edu.au | murrumbassc.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie scores higher on the Success Index (61.4 vs 42.0).
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie has the higher ICSEA (1015 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 13.4).
- •Murrumba State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 403.
- •Murrumba State Secondary College has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -10%).
- •Mt Maria College - Petrie is a catholic school while Murrumba State Secondary College is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Mt Maria College - Petrie better than Murrumba State Secondary College?
On the Success Index, Mt Maria College - Petrie ranks higher (61.4 vs 42.0 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 Mt Maria College - Petrie and Murrumba State Secondary College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Petrie and Murrumba Downs in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mt Maria College - Petrie has 7.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Murrumba State Secondary College has 13.4.
How do Mt Maria College - Petrie and Murrumba State Secondary College rank in QLD?
Mt Maria College - Petrie is 55th of 269 and Murrumba State Secondary College is 143rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.