Fitzgerald State School vs Glenella State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Fitzgerald State School
North Mackay · Government primary · Prep-6
632 students · ICSEA 955
Glenella State School
Glenella · Government primary · Prep-6
234 students · ICSEA 977
| Measure | Fitzgerald State School North Mackay QLD | Glenella State School Glenella QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #646 of 804 | #516 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4341 of 4,908 | #3654 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 632 | 234 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 304 | 98 / 136 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 977 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 15.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 10.5 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 12% |
| Suburb | North Mackay 4740 | Glenella 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fitzgeraldss.eq.edu.au | glenellass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Glenella State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.8 vs 27.1).
- •Glenella State School has the higher ICSEA (977 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Fitzgerald State School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 234.
- •Glenella State School has grown faster over five years (3% vs -8%).
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 Fitzgerald State School better than Glenella State School?
On the Success Index, Glenella State School ranks higher (36.8 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 Fitzgerald State School and Glenella State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between North Mackay and Glenella in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fitzgerald State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Glenella State School has 15.5.
How do Fitzgerald State School and Glenella State School rank in QLD?
Fitzgerald State School is 646th of 804 and Glenella State School is 516th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.