MacGregor State School vs Robertson State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.3 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
MacGregor State School
Macgregor · Government primary · Prep-6
1,212 students · ICSEA 1102
Robertson State School
Robertson · Government primary · Prep-6
732 students · ICSEA 1128
| Measure | MacGregor State School Macgregor QLD | Robertson State School Robertson QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 77 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 804 | #34 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1441 of 4,908 | #408 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,212 | 732 |
| Girls / boys | 619 / 593 | 336 / 396 |
| Foundation intake | 167 | 95 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1128 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 91th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.3 | 48.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 19.1 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 86% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 1% |
| Suburb | Macgregor 4109 | Robertson 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | macgregorss.eq.edu.au | robertsonss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Robertson State School scores higher on the Success Index (76.8 vs 65.2).
- •Robertson State School has the higher ICSEA (1128 vs 1102), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Robertson State School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.7).
- •MacGregor State School is the larger school with 1,212 students compared with 732.
- •Robertson State School has grown faster over five years (1% vs -7%).
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 MacGregor State School better than Robertson State School?
On the Success Index, Robertson State School ranks higher (76.8 vs 65.2 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 MacGregor State School and Robertson State School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Macgregor and Robertson in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacGregor State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Robertson State School has 15.0.
How do MacGregor State School and Robertson State School rank in QLD?
MacGregor State School is 143rd of 804 and Robertson State School is 34th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.