Coningsby State School vs Machans Beach State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 587 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
Machans Beach State School
Machans Beach · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Coningsby State School Farleigh QLD | Machans Beach State School Machans Beach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #602 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4098 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 71 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 31 / 40 | 75 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | 13 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +18% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 4.8 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 3.6 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 23% |
| Suburb | Farleigh 4741 | Machans Beach 4878 |
| Council area | Mackay | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | coningsbyss.eq.edu.au | machansbeachss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (30.8 vs 30.3).
- •Coningsby State School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.3).
- •Machans Beach State School is the larger school with 135 students compared with 71.
- •Coningsby State School has grown faster over five years (18% vs 2%).
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 Machans Beach State 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 Coningsby State School and Machans Beach State School?
About 587 km in a straight line, between Farleigh and Machans Beach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Coningsby State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Machans Beach State School has 15.3.
How do Coningsby State School and Machans Beach State School rank in QLD?
Coningsby State School is unranked and Machans Beach State School is 602nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.