Machans Beach State School vs Yorkeys Knob State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Machans Beach State School
Machans Beach · Government primary · Prep-6
135 students · ICSEA 944
Yorkeys Knob State School
Yorkeys Knob · Government primary · Prep-6
321 students · ICSEA 998
| Measure | Machans Beach State School Machans Beach QLD | Yorkeys Knob State School Yorkeys Knob QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #602 of 804 | #408 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4098 of 4,908 | #3094 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 135 | 321 |
| Girls / boys | 75 / 60 | 158 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 15 | 31 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 944 | 998 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 46th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 36% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 15.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 8.8 | 21.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 10.3 |
| Language background other than English | 34% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 16% |
| Suburb | Machans Beach 4878 | Yorkeys Knob 4878 |
| Council area | Cairns | Cairns |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | machansbeachss.eq.edu.au | yorkeysknobss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yorkeys Knob State School scores higher on the Success Index (44.9 vs 30.3).
- •Yorkeys Knob State School has the higher ICSEA (998 vs 944), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yorkeys Knob State School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 135.
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 Machans Beach State School better than Yorkeys Knob State School?
On the Success Index, Yorkeys Knob State School ranks higher (44.9 vs 30.3 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 Machans Beach State School and Yorkeys Knob State School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Machans Beach and Yorkeys Knob in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Machans Beach State School has 15.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yorkeys Knob State School has 15.1.
How do Machans Beach State School and Yorkeys Knob State School rank in QLD?
Machans Beach State School is 602nd of 804 and Yorkeys Knob State School is 408th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.