Edge Hill State School vs Machans Beach State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 5.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Edge Hill State School
Edge Hill · Government primary · Prep-6
864 students · ICSEA 1016
Machans Beach State School
Machans Beach · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 944
| Measure | Edge Hill State School Edge Hill QLD | Machans Beach State School Machans Beach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #384 of 804 | #602 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2983 of 4,908 | #4098 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 864 | 135 |
| Girls / boys | 442 / 422 | 75 / 60 |
| Foundation intake | 105 | 15 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -24% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1016 | 944 |
| ICSEA percentile | 54th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 54.9 | 8.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 28.1 | 5.4 |
| Language background other than English | 43% | 34% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 23% |
| Suburb | Edge Hill 4870 | Machans Beach 4878 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | edgehillss.eq.edu.au | machansbeachss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Edge Hill State School scores higher on the Success Index (46.2 vs 30.3).
- •Edge Hill State School has the higher ICSEA (1016 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Edge Hill State School is the larger school with 864 students compared with 135.
- •Machans Beach State School has grown faster over five years (2% vs -24%).
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 Edge Hill State School better than Machans Beach State School?
On the Success Index, Edge Hill State School ranks higher (46.2 vs 30.3 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 Edge Hill State School and Machans Beach State School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Edge Hill and Machans Beach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Edge Hill State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Machans Beach State School has 15.3.
How do Edge Hill State School and Machans Beach State School rank in QLD?
Edge Hill State School is 384th of 804 and Machans Beach State School is 602nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.