Andergrove State School vs Mackay District Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Andergrove State School
Andergrove · Government primary · Prep-6
270 students · ICSEA 887
Mackay District Special School
Beaconsfield · Government special · Prep-12
82 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Andergrove State School Andergrove QLD | Mackay District Special School Beaconsfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #768 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4812 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 270 | 82 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 137 | 22 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | 7 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 3 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 6 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 20.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 21.7 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 18% |
| Suburb | Andergrove 4740 | Beaconsfield 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | andergrovess.eq.edu.au | mackaydistrictspecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mackay District Special School has the higher ICSEA (949 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mackay District Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 12.4).
- •Andergrove State School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 82.
- •Mackay District Special School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -22%).
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 Andergrove State School better than Mackay District Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Andergrove State School and Mackay District Special School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Andergrove and Beaconsfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Andergrove State School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mackay District Special School has 4.0.
How do Andergrove State School and Mackay District Special School rank in QLD?
Andergrove State School is 768th of 804 and Mackay District Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.