Fitzgerald State School vs Waterford State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 835 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
Waterford State School
Waterford · Government primary · Prep-6
532 students · ICSEA 955
| Measure | Fitzgerald State School North Mackay QLD | Waterford State School Waterford QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #646 of 804 | #504 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4341 of 4,908 | #3585 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 632 | 532 |
| Girls / boys | 328 / 304 | 246 / 286 |
| Foundation intake | 79 | 99 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -8% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 955 | 955 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 27th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 42% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.7 | 38.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 24.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 12% |
| Suburb | North Mackay 4740 | Waterford 4133 |
| Council area | Mackay | Logan |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | fitzgeraldss.eq.edu.au | waterfordss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Waterford State School scores higher on the Success Index (37.8 vs 27.1).
- •Waterford State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.5).
- •Fitzgerald State School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 532.
- •Waterford State School has grown faster over five years (1% 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 Waterford State School?
On the Success Index, Waterford State School ranks higher (37.8 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 Waterford State School?
About 835 km in a straight line, between North Mackay and Waterford in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Fitzgerald State School has 15.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Waterford State School has 14.0.
How do Fitzgerald State School and Waterford State School rank in QLD?
Fitzgerald State School is 646th of 804 and Waterford State School is 504th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.