Although our school now enjoys a new location with new buildings and facilities, the history of Marian State School actually dates back to 1886. From that time it has grown to become a state-of-the-art facility with a strong emphasis on ICTs. We are a new school that is proud of its old traditions and heritage. Our students excel in many areas including academic, sport and culture. We wear our uniform with pride. We are strongly involved in our local network of Pioneer Valley schools. We are proud to be one of the top performing schools in our region regarding State and National testing and School Opinion Surveys in recent years. Marian State School lives by its motto 'Success Crowns Effort' in all aspects of life. Our students all look after each other and are supportive of those needing help. Marian is a distinctive school because it has a small farm. Students are encouraged to care for our animals which include chickens, ducks, geese, guinea pigs, peacocks and even goats and a sheep.