MacLeay Island State School
Updated Oct 2026 · ACARA 2025Macleay Island, Queensland 4184 · Redland LGA
#520 of 804 primary schools in QLD
#3691 of 4,908 nationally
About MacLeay Island State School
MacLeay Island State School is a public primary school located in Macleay Island, Queensland (4184), within the Redland local government area. It caters for students from Prep to 6 and in 2025 enrolled 156 students (76 girls and 80 boys).
MacLeay Island State School has an ICSEA value of 946, indicating below-average socio-educational advantage. That places it in the 23rd percentile of Australian schools. 7% of students come from the top socio-educational quarter and 49% from the bottom quarter.
The school employs 13 teachers (11.0 full-time equivalent) and 11 non-teaching staff, giving a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14.2 to 1. Enrolments have grown by 15% over the past five years.
On the Success Index, MacLeay Island State School scores 36.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools nationally and 520th of 804 primary schools in QLD (20th of 23 in the Redland area).
Success Index breakdown
Each component is a percentile against schools of the same type across Australia.
- Socio-educational advantage (ICSEA) (50%)ICSEA 946
- Students in the top advantage quarter (15%)7% of students
- Teacher resourcing (students per teacher) (15%)14.2 students per teacher
- Enrolment growth vs local area (5 years) (10%)+15% enrolments since 2020 (area median -8%)
- ICSEA trend (5 years) (10%)+10 ICSEA points since 2020
The Success Index summarises the academic environment of a school community using official ACARA data. It is not a measure of teaching quality or student results. Read the methodology.
Student profile
Distribution of students across socio-educational advantage (SEA) quarters, plus community characteristics.
Enrolments by year level
How MacLeay Island State School's 156 students are spread across year levels in 2025.
Enrolment trend
How enrolments at MacLeay Island State School have changed over the past decade.
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Schools near MacLeay Island State School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index.
Russell Island State School
Russell Island · Government primary · Prep-6
179 students · ICSEA 922 · 4.2 km away
Redland Bay State School
Redland Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
820 students · ICSEA 997 · 6.6 km away
St Rita's Primary School
Victoria Point · Catholic primary · Prep-6
388 students · ICSEA 1039 · 7.1 km away
Victoria Point State School
Victoria Point · Government primary · Prep-6
389 students · ICSEA 960 · 7.4 km away
Victoria Point State High School
Victoria Point · Government high school · 7-12
1,111 students · ICSEA 965 · 7.5 km away
Faith Lutheran College - Redlands
Victoria Point · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,102 students · ICSEA 1055 · 7.5 km away
Scenic Shores State School
Redland Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 1011 · 7.5 km away
Carmel College
Thornlands · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,220 students · ICSEA 1045 · 11 km away
Bay View State School
Thornlands · Government primary · Prep-6
809 students · ICSEA 1008 · 11 km away
Mount Cotton State School
Mount Cotton · Government primary · Prep-6
605 students · ICSEA 1047 · 12 km away
Similar schools
Government primary schools in QLD with a comparable ICSEA.
Cordalba State School
Cordalba · Government primary · Prep-6
90 students · ICSEA 946
Bymount East State School
Bymount · Government primary · Prep-6
9 students · ICSEA 946
Mulgildie State School
Mulgildie · Government primary · Prep-6
20 students · ICSEA 946
Bellmere State School
Bellmere · Government primary · Prep-6
695 students · ICSEA 946
Walloon State School
Walloon · Government primary · Prep-6
274 students · ICSEA 945
Ipswich West State School
West Ipswich · Government primary · Prep-6
210 students · ICSEA 947
Frequently asked questions
Is MacLeay Island State School a public or private school?
MacLeay Island State School is a public (government) school run by the Queensland education department.
What year levels does MacLeay Island State School offer?
MacLeay Island State School offers Prep to 6. It is classified by ACARA as a primary school.
How many students attend MacLeay Island State School?
In 2025, MacLeay Island State School had 156 enrolled students (76 girls, 80 boys), a change of 15% over five years.
What is the ICSEA of MacLeay Island State School?
MacLeay Island State School has an ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) of 946. The national average is 1000, so this indicates below-average socio-educational advantage. ICSEA reflects the school community, not teaching quality.
How does MacLeay Island State School rank in QLD?
MacLeay Island State School ranks 520th of 804 primary schools in Queensland on the Success Index (36.2/100), and 3691st of 4,908 nationally.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio at MacLeay Island State School?
MacLeay Island State School has about 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2025 ACARA staffing data.
How many students start Prep at MacLeay Island State School each year?
In 2025, MacLeay Island State School had 20 students in Prep and 23 in Year 6.
Is MacLeay Island State School co-ed?
Yes. MacLeay Island State School is a co-educational school enrolling both girls and boys.
What other schools are near MacLeay Island State School?
There are 10 other schools within 15 km of MacLeay Island State School in our database. Scroll up to the "Nearby schools" section to compare them by Success Index, ICSEA and enrolments, or use the Compare tool.
Where can I get tutoring near MacLeay Island State School?
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