Carlisle Adventist College vs Fitzgerald State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle Adventist College
Beaconsfield · Independent combined · Prep-12
281 students · ICSEA 990
Fitzgerald State School
North Mackay · Government primary · Prep-6
632 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Carlisle Adventist College Beaconsfield QLD | Fitzgerald State School North Mackay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #172 of 275 | #646 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #824 of 1,259 | #4341 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 281 | 632 |
| Girls / boys | 148 / 133 | 328 / 304 |
| Foundation intake | 14 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | 29 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 12 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | 0% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 990 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 42th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 29% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 24.3 | 40.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.9 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 16% |
| Suburb | Beaconsfield 4740 | North Mackay 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | carlisle.adventist.edu.au | fitzgeraldss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Carlisle Adventist College scores higher on the Success Index (41.9 vs 27.1).
- •Carlisle Adventist College has the higher ICSEA (990 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Carlisle Adventist College has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.5).
- •Fitzgerald State School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 281.
- •Carlisle Adventist College has grown faster over five years (0% vs -8%).
- •Carlisle Adventist College is a independent school while Fitzgerald State 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 Carlisle Adventist College better than Fitzgerald State School?
On the Success Index, Carlisle Adventist College ranks higher (41.9 vs 27.1 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 Carlisle Adventist College and Fitzgerald State School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Beaconsfield and North Mackay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Carlisle Adventist College has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fitzgerald State School has 15.5.
How do Carlisle Adventist College and Fitzgerald State School rank in QLD?
Carlisle Adventist College is 172nd of 275 and Fitzgerald State School is 646th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.