Murarrie State School vs Tingalpa State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Murarrie State School
Murarrie · Government primary · Prep-6
60 students · ICSEA 956
Tingalpa State School
Tingalpa · Government primary · Prep-6
452 students · ICSEA 1079
| Measure | Murarrie State School Murarrie QLD | Tingalpa State School Tingalpa QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | – | #76 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #831 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 60 | 452 |
| Girls / boys | 29 / 31 | 211 / 241 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 45 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -23% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 1079 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 78th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 45% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 31.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 13.1 |
| Language background other than English | 27% | 39% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 3% |
| Suburb | Murarrie 4172 | Tingalpa 4173 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | murarriess.eq.edu.au | tingalpass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Tingalpa State School scores higher on the Success Index (72.0 vs 36.0).
- •Tingalpa State School has the higher ICSEA (1079 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murarrie State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Tingalpa State School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 60.
- •Tingalpa State School has grown faster over five years (-3% vs -23%).
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 Murarrie State School better than Tingalpa State School?
On the Success Index, Tingalpa State School ranks higher (72.0 vs 36.0 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 Murarrie State School and Tingalpa State School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Murarrie and Tingalpa in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murarrie State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tingalpa State School has 14.4.
How do Murarrie State School and Tingalpa State School rank in QLD?
Murarrie State School is unranked and Tingalpa State School is 76th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.