Kingaroy State School vs Mackay Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 658 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingaroy State School
Kingaroy · Government primary · Prep-6
325 students · ICSEA 908
Mackay Central State School
Mackay · Government primary · Prep-6
216 students · ICSEA 908
| Measure | Kingaroy State School Kingaroy QLD | Mackay Central State School Mackay QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #661 of 804 | #614 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4379 of 4,908 | #4185 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 325 | 216 |
| Girls / boys | 153 / 172 | 107 / 109 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 26 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -35% | +16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 908 | 908 |
| ICSEA percentile | 12th | 12th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 31.8 | 16.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.7 | 10.2 |
| Language background other than English | 6% | 48% |
| Indigenous students | 25% | 27% |
| Suburb | Kingaroy 4610 | Mackay 4740 |
| Council area | South Burnett | Mackay |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | kingaroyss.eq.edu.au | mackaycentralss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mackay Central State School scores higher on the Success Index (29.2 vs 26.7).
- •Kingaroy State School has fewer students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.0).
- •Kingaroy State School is the larger school with 325 students compared with 216.
- •Mackay Central State School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -35%).
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 Kingaroy State School better than Mackay Central State School?
On the Success Index, Mackay Central State School ranks higher (29.2 vs 26.7 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 Kingaroy State School and Mackay Central State School?
About 658 km in a straight line, between Kingaroy and Mackay in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingaroy State School has 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mackay Central State School has 13.0.
How do Kingaroy State School and Mackay Central State School rank in QLD?
Kingaroy State School is 661st of 804 and Mackay Central State School is 614th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.