Marsden State School

Marsden State School is a government primary school in Marsden, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 929, it sits in the 18th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,411 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 43% have a language background other than English.

Marsden QLD 4132. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
929
18th percentile
Enrolments
1,411
Prep-6
Students per teacher
14:1
103 teaching staff
Indigenous students
14%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
43%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Marsden State School compares

By ICSEA, Marsden State School ranks 843rd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Marsden State High School, a government secondary school 0.7 km away.

Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.

ICSEA against the national average

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Marsden State School scores 929, below average.

ICSEA 929Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
929
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Marsden State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.

Marsden State School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Marsden

Marsden State School is located in Marsden, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,409/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 14,795.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Marsden suburb profile

Schools near Marsden State School

The 6 nearest schools to Marsden State School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Marsden State SchoolStudents
Marsden State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Waterford West0.7 km943 14 higher3,857
Crestmead State SchoolGovernment Primary · Crestmead1.4 km925 4 lower1,279
Burrowes State SchoolGovernment Primary · Marsden1.7 km925 4 lower890
St Francis CollegeCatholic Combined · Crestmead2.2 km989 60 higher843
Kingston State CollegeGovernment Secondary · Kingston2.4 km901 28 lower866
Groves Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Kingston2.7 km977 48 higher1,678

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marsden State School a government school?

Yes, Marsden State School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Marsden State School offer?

Marsden State School offers Prep-6.

What is Marsden State School's ICSEA score?

Marsden State School has an ICSEA score of 929, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Marsden State School?

Marsden State School has 1,411 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.

What schools are near Marsden State School?

The nearest schools to Marsden State School are Marsden State High School (0.7 km), Crestmead State School (1.4 km), Burrowes State School (1.7 km).

Where is Marsden State School located?

Marsden State School is located in Marsden, QLD 4132. Visit the school website at https://marsdenss.eq.edu.au.

Marsden State School official website