Emmanuel Catholic Primary School vs Fitzgerald State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School
Mount Pleasant · Catholic primary · Prep-6
597 students · ICSEA 1025
Fitzgerald State School
North Mackay · Government primary · Prep-6
632 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Emmanuel Catholic Primary School Mount Pleasant QLD | Fitzgerald State School North Mackay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #396 of 804 | #646 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3032 of 4,908 | #4341 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 597 | 632 |
| Girls / boys | 291 / 306 | 328 / 304 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 79 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +3% | -8% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1025 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 58th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 15% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 40.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 25.0 | 20.1 |
| Language background other than English | 8% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 16% |
| Suburb | Mount Pleasant 4740 | North Mackay 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.ecps.qld.edu.au/ | fitzgeraldss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Emmanuel Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (45.7 vs 27.1).
- •Emmanuel Catholic Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1025 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fitzgerald State School has fewer students per teacher (15.5 vs 18.8).
- •Fitzgerald State School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 597.
- •Emmanuel Catholic Primary School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -8%).
- •Emmanuel Catholic Primary School is a catholic school while Fitzgerald State 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 Emmanuel Catholic Primary School better than Fitzgerald State School?
On the Success Index, Emmanuel Catholic Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 27.1 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 Emmanuel Catholic Primary School and Fitzgerald State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and North Mackay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School has 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Fitzgerald State School has 15.5.
How do Emmanuel Catholic Primary School and Fitzgerald State School rank in QLD?
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School is 396th of 804 and Fitzgerald State School is 646th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.