Marsden State High School
Marsden State High School is a government secondary school in Waterford West, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 943, it sits in the 22nd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 3,857 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 48% have a language background other than English.
Waterford West QLD 4133. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Marsden State High School compares
By ICSEA, Marsden State High School ranks 213th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Marsden State School, a government primary 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 High School scores 943, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Marsden State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Waterford West
Marsden State High School is located in Waterford West, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,184/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 6,942.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Waterford West suburb profileSchools near Marsden State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Marsden State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsden State SchoolGovernment Primary · Marsden | 0.7 km | 929 | 14 lower | 1,411 |
| Crestmead State SchoolGovernment Primary · Crestmead | 2.1 km | 925 | 18 lower | 1,279 |
| Waterford West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Waterford West | 2.2 km | 918 | 25 lower | 755 |
| Burrowes State SchoolGovernment Primary · Marsden | 2.3 km | 925 | 18 lower | 890 |
| Kingston State CollegeGovernment Secondary · Kingston | 2.3 km | 901 | 42 lower | 866 |
| Groves Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Kingston | 2.7 km | 977 | 34 higher | 1,678 |
| Kingston State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kingston | 2.8 km | 887 | 56 lower | 512 |
| St Francis CollegeCatholic Combined · Crestmead | 2.9 km | 989 | 46 higher | 843 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marsden State High School a government school?
Yes, Marsden State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Marsden State High School offer?
Marsden State High School offers 7-12.
What is Marsden State High School's ICSEA score?
Marsden State High School has an ICSEA score of 943, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Marsden State High School?
Marsden State High School has 3,857 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Marsden State High School?
The nearest schools to Marsden State High School are Marsden State School (0.7 km), The Centre Education Programme (1.9 km), Crestmead State School (2.1 km).
Where is Marsden State High School located?
Marsden State High School is located in Waterford West, QLD 4133. Visit the school website at https://marsdenshs.eq.edu.au.