Mackenzie State Primary School vs Mansfield State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km 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
Mansfield State High School
Mansfield · Government high school · 7-12
3,807 students · ICSEA 1116
| Measure | Mackenzie State Primary School Mackenzie QLD | Mansfield State High School Mansfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 804 | #10 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #883 of 4,908 | #154 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 183 | 3,807 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 90 | 1,896 / 1,911 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 673 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 561 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | +21% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1116 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 88th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 46% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 243.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 63.6 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 69% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Mackenzie 4156 | Mansfield 4122 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mackenziess.eq.edu.au | mansfieldshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mansfield State High School scores higher on the Success Index (75.6 vs 71.4).
- •Mansfield State High School has the higher ICSEA (1116 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mackenzie State Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •Mansfield State High School is the larger school with 3,807 students compared with 183.
- •Mansfield State High School has grown faster over five years (21% vs 16%).
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 Mansfield State High School?
On the Success Index, Mansfield State High School ranks higher (75.6 vs 71.4 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 Mackenzie State Primary School and Mansfield State High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mackenzie and Mansfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mackenzie State Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mansfield State High School has 15.6.
How do Mackenzie State Primary School and Mansfield State High School rank in QLD?
Mackenzie State Primary School is 82nd of 804 and Mansfield State High School is 10th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.