Fitzgerald State School vs Mackay North State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.8 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 North State School
North Mackay · Government primary · Prep-6
401 students · ICSEA 933
| Measure | Fitzgerald State School North Mackay QLD | Mackay North State School North Mackay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #646 of 804 | #668 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4341 of 4,908 | #4407 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 632 | 401 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 304 | 196 / 205 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 63 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 933 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 19th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 28.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 16.6 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 8% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 18% |
| Suburb | North Mackay 4740 | North Mackay 4740 |
| Council area | Mackay | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | fitzgeraldss.eq.edu.au | macknortss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (27.1 vs 26.3).
- •Fitzgerald State School has the higher ICSEA (955 vs 933), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mackay North State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.5).
- •Fitzgerald State School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 401.
- •Mackay North State School has grown faster over five years (2% 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 Mackay North State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fitzgerald State School and Mackay North State School?
About 1.8 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 North State School has 14.1.
How do Fitzgerald State School and Mackay North State School rank in QLD?
Fitzgerald State School is 646th of 804 and Mackay North State School is 668th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.