Citipointe Christian College vs Mackenzie State Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Citipointe Christian College
Carindale · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,805 students · ICSEA 1166
Mackenzie State Special School
Mackenzie · Government special · Prep-12
118 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Citipointe Christian College Carindale QLD | Mackenzie State Special School Mackenzie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 79 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #7 of 275 | – |
| National rank (type) | #123 of 1,259 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Special |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,805 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 841 / 964 | 34 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 120 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | 153 | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | 112 | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1166 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 97th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 66% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 1% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 140.9 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 73.5 | 34.6 |
| Language background other than English | 71% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 3% |
| Suburb | Carindale 4152 | Mackenzie 4156 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.citipointe.qld.edu.au/ | mackenziespecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Citipointe Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1166 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mackenzie State Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 12.8).
- •Citipointe Christian College is the larger school with 1,805 students compared with 118.
- •Citipointe Christian College is a independent school while Mackenzie State Special 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 Citipointe Christian College better than Mackenzie State 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 Citipointe Christian College and Mackenzie State Special School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carindale and Mackenzie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Citipointe Christian College has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mackenzie State Special School has 4.0.
How do Citipointe Christian College and Mackenzie State Special School rank in QLD?
Citipointe Christian College is 7th of 275 and Mackenzie State Special School is unranked among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.