Jimboomba State School vs Macknade State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1240 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Jimboomba State School
Jimboomba · Government primary · Prep-6
727 students · ICSEA 965
Macknade State School
Macknade · Government primary · Prep-6
10 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Jimboomba State School Jimboomba QLD | Macknade State School Macknade QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #573 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3987 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 727 | 10 |
| Girls / boys | 330 / 397 | 1 / 9 |
| Foundation intake | 94 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -15% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 10% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 50.8 | 1.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.1 | 2.2 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 30% |
| Suburb | Jimboomba 4280 | Macknade 4850 |
| Council area | Logan | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | jimboombass.eq.edu.au | macknadess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macknade State School scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 31.9).
- •Jimboomba State School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 10.
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 Jimboomba State School better than Macknade State School?
On the Success Index, Macknade State School ranks higher (34.1 vs 31.9 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 Jimboomba State School and Macknade State School?
About 1240 km in a straight line, between Jimboomba and Macknade in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Jimboomba State School and Macknade State School rank in QLD?
Jimboomba State School is 573rd of 804 and Macknade State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.