MacGregor State School vs Sunnybank State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.5 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
Sunnybank State School
Sunnybank · Government primary · Prep-6
317 students · ICSEA 1003
| Measure | MacGregor State School Macgregor QLD | Sunnybank State School Sunnybank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 804 | #323 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1441 of 4,908 | #2655 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,212 | 317 |
| Girls / boys | 619 / 593 | 142 / 175 |
| Foundation intake | 167 | 42 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -7% | -5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1102 | 1003 |
| ICSEA percentile | 85th | 48th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.3 | 22.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 31.2 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 86% | 63% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 5% |
| Suburb | Macgregor 4109 | Sunnybank 4109 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | macgregorss.eq.edu.au | sunnybankss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacGregor State School scores higher on the Success Index (65.2 vs 50.5).
- •MacGregor State School has the higher ICSEA (1102 vs 1003), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sunnybank State School has fewer students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.7).
- •MacGregor State School is the larger school with 1,212 students compared with 317.
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 Sunnybank State School?
On the Success Index, MacGregor State School ranks higher (65.2 vs 50.5 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 Sunnybank State School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Macgregor and Sunnybank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacGregor State School has 15.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sunnybank State School has 14.0.
How do MacGregor State School and Sunnybank State School rank in QLD?
MacGregor State School is 143rd of 804 and Sunnybank State School is 323rd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.