Halifax State School vs Macknade State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Halifax State School
Halifax · Government primary · Prep-6
6 students · ICSEA 758
Macknade State School
Macknade · Government primary · Prep-6
10 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Halifax State School Halifax QLD | Macknade State School Macknade QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 7 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 6 | 10 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 6 | 1 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 758 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 2th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 0% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 83% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 33% | 30% |
| Suburb | Halifax 4850 | Macknade 4850 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Remote | Outer Regional |
| Website | halifaxss.eq.edu.au | macknadess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macknade State School scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 6.7).
- •Macknade State School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 758), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Macknade State School is the larger school with 10 students compared with 6.
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 Halifax State School better than Macknade State School?
On the Success Index, Macknade State School ranks higher (34.1 vs 6.7 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 Halifax State School and Macknade State School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Halifax and Macknade in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Halifax State School and Macknade State School rank in QLD?
Halifax State School is unranked and Macknade State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.