Cordalba State School vs MacLeay Island State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 296 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Cordalba State School
Cordalba · Government primary · Prep-6
90 students · ICSEA 946
MacLeay Island State School
Macleay Island · Government primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 946
| Measure | Cordalba State School Cordalba QLD | MacLeay Island State School Macleay Island QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #548 of 804 | #520 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3859 of 4,908 | #3691 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 90 | 156 |
| Girls / boys | 41 / 49 | 76 / 80 |
| Foundation intake | 16 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +50% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 946 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 23th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.2 | 7.5 |
| Language background other than English | 4% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 17% |
| Suburb | Cordalba 4660 | Macleay Island 4184 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Redland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | cordalbass.eq.edu.au | macleayislandss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacLeay Island State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 33.6).
- •Cordalba State School has fewer students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.2).
- •MacLeay Island State School is the larger school with 156 students compared with 90.
- •Cordalba State School has grown faster over five years (50% vs 15%).
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 Cordalba State School better than MacLeay Island State School?
On the Success Index, MacLeay Island State School ranks higher (36.2 vs 33.6 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 Cordalba State School and MacLeay Island State School?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Cordalba and Macleay Island in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Cordalba State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and MacLeay Island State School has 14.2.
How do Cordalba State School and MacLeay Island State School rank in QLD?
Cordalba State School is 548th of 804 and MacLeay Island State School is 520th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.