Coningsby State School vs Emmanuel Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Coningsby State School
Farleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
71 students · ICSEA 944
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School
Mount Pleasant · Catholic primary · Prep-6
597 students · ICSEA 1025
| Measure | Coningsby State School Farleigh QLD | Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Mount Pleasant QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #396 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3032 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 71 | 597 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 40 | 291 / 306 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 83 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 1025 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 58th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 31.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 25.0 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 7% |
| Suburb | Farleigh 4741 | Mount Pleasant 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | coningsbyss.eq.edu.au | www.ecps.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.7 vs 30.8).
- •Emmanuel Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Coningsby State School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.8).
- •Emmanuel Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 597 students compared with 71.
- •Coningsby State School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 3%).
- •Coningsby State School is a government school while Emmanuel Catholic Primary School is a catholic 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 Coningsby State School better than Emmanuel Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 30.8 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 Coningsby State School and Emmanuel Catholic Primary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Farleigh and Mount Pleasant in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coningsby State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Emmanuel Catholic Primary School has 18.8.
How do Coningsby State School and Emmanuel Catholic Primary School rank in QLD?
Coningsby State School is unranked and Emmanuel Catholic Primary School is 396th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.