Mackenzie State Primary School vs Mackenzie State Special School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 0 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mackenzie State Primary School
Mackenzie · Government primary · Prep-6
183 students · ICSEA 1086
Mackenzie State Special School
Mackenzie · Government special · Prep-12
118 students · ICSEA 1045
| Measure | Mackenzie State Primary School Mackenzie QLD | Mackenzie State Special School Mackenzie QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #883 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 183 | 118 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 90 | 34 / 84 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 6 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 8 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 11 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +5% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1045 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 66th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 26% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 4.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 29.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 34.6 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 3% |
| Suburb | Mackenzie 4156 | Mackenzie 4156 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mackenziess.eq.edu.au | mackenziespecs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mackenzie State Primary School has the higher ICSEA (1086 vs 1045), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mackenzie State Special School has fewer students per teacher (4.0 vs 15.0).
- •Mackenzie State Primary School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 118.
- •Mackenzie State Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs 5%).
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 Mackenzie State Primary School better than Mackenzie State Special School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mackenzie State Primary School and Mackenzie State Special School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Mackenzie and Mackenzie in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mackenzie State Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mackenzie State Special School has 4.0.
How do Mackenzie State Primary School and Mackenzie State Special School rank in QLD?
Mackenzie State Primary School is 82nd of 804 and Mackenzie State Special School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.