Fitzgerald State School vs Mackay Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
Mackay Christian College
North Mackay · Independent combined · Prep-12
879 students · ICSEA 1000
| Measure | Fitzgerald State School North Mackay QLD | Mackay Christian College North Mackay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #646 of 804 | #185 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #4341 of 4,908 | #871 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 632 | 879 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 304 | 450 / 429 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 72 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 83 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 41 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 1000 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 47th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 11% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 63.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 53.9 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 22% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 7% |
| Suburb | North Mackay 4740 | North Mackay 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fitzgeraldss.eq.edu.au | mcc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mackay Christian College scores higher on the Success Index (39.5 vs 27.1).
- •Mackay Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1000 vs 955), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mackay Christian College has fewer students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.5).
- •Mackay Christian College is the larger school with 879 students compared with 632.
- •Mackay Christian College has grown faster over five years (7% vs -8%).
- •Fitzgerald State School is a government school while Mackay Christian College is an independent 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 Fitzgerald State School better than Mackay Christian College?
On the Success Index, Mackay Christian College ranks higher (39.5 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 Mackay Christian College?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North Mackay and North Mackay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fitzgerald State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mackay Christian College has 13.8.
How do Fitzgerald State School and Mackay Christian College rank in QLD?
Fitzgerald State School is 646th of 804 and Mackay Christian College is 185th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.