Brisbane Adventist College vs Mackenzie State Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane Adventist College
Mansfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
587 students · ICSEA 1072
Mackenzie State Primary School
Mackenzie · Government primary · Prep-6
183 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Brisbane Adventist College Mansfield QLD | Mackenzie State Primary School Mackenzie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 58 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #90 of 275 | #82 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #488 of 1,259 | #883 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 587 | 183 |
| Girls / boys | 287 / 300 | 93 / 90 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | 56 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 47 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +1% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1072 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 76th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 31% | 34% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.3 | 12.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 5.8 |
| Language background other than English | 41% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mansfield 4122 | Mackenzie 4156 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.bac.qld.edu.au | mackenziess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mackenzie State Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (71.4 vs 58.3).
- •Mackenzie State Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1072), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.0).
- •Brisbane Adventist College is the larger school with 587 students compared with 183.
- •Mackenzie State Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 1%).
- •Brisbane Adventist College is a independent school while Mackenzie State Primary School is a government school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Brisbane Adventist College better than Mackenzie State Primary School?
On the Success Index, Mackenzie State Primary School ranks higher (71.4 vs 58.3 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 Brisbane Adventist College and Mackenzie State Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mansfield and Mackenzie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane Adventist College has 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mackenzie State Primary School has 15.0.
How do Brisbane Adventist College and Mackenzie State Primary School rank in QLD?
Brisbane Adventist College is 90th of 275 and Mackenzie State Primary School is 82nd of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.