Mackenzie State Primary School vs Sinai College
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.5 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
Sinai College
Burbank · Independent primary · Prep-6
28 students · ICSEA 1118
| Measure | Mackenzie State Primary School Mackenzie QLD | Sinai College Burbank QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 10% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #883 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 183 | 28 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 90 | 8 / 20 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 5 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1118 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 7.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 3.6 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 52% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Mackenzie 4156 | Burbank 4156 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mackenziess.eq.edu.au | www.sinaicollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sinai College scores higher on the Success Index (75.3 vs 71.4).
- •Sinai College has the higher ICSEA (1118 vs 1086), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Sinai College has fewer students per teacher (7.0 vs 15.0).
- •Mackenzie State Primary School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 28.
- •Mackenzie State Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -15%).
- •Mackenzie State Primary School is a government school while Sinai College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Sinai College?
On the Success Index, Sinai College ranks higher (75.3 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 Sinai College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mackenzie and Burbank in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mackenzie State Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sinai College has 7.0.
How do Mackenzie State Primary School and Sinai College rank in QLD?
Mackenzie State Primary School is 82nd of 804 and Sinai College is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.