Andergrove State School vs Mackay Northern Beaches State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.5 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 Northern Beaches State High School
Rural View · Government high school · 7-12
1,012 students · ICSEA 950
| Measure | Andergrove State School Andergrove QLD | Mackay Northern Beaches State High School Rural View QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 19 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #768 of 804 | #220 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4812 of 4,908 | #1258 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 270 | 1,012 |
| Girls / boys | 133 / 137 | 464 / 548 |
| Foundation intake | 26 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 192 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 137 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 887 | 950 |
| ICSEA percentile | 8th | 25th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 63% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 80.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 40.8 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 10% |
| Indigenous students | 37% | 13% |
| Suburb | Andergrove 4740 | Rural View 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | andergrovess.eq.edu.au | macknorthbeachesshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mackay Northern Beaches State High School scores higher on the Success Index (27.0 vs 19.2).
- •Mackay Northern Beaches State High School has the higher ICSEA (950 vs 887), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is the larger school with 1,012 students compared with 270.
- •Mackay Northern Beaches State High 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 Northern Beaches State High School?
On the Success Index, Mackay Northern Beaches State High School ranks higher (27.0 vs 19.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Andergrove State School and Mackay Northern Beaches State High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Andergrove and Rural View in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Andergrove State School has 12.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mackay Northern Beaches State High School has 12.5.
How do Andergrove State School and Mackay Northern Beaches State High School rank in QLD?
Andergrove State School is 768th of 804 and Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is 220th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.