Mackenzie State Primary School vs Springbrook State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 73 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
Springbrook State School
Springbrook · Government primary · Prep-6
29 students · ICSEA 1086
| Measure | Mackenzie State Primary School Mackenzie QLD | Springbrook State School Springbrook QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #82 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #883 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 183 | 29 |
| Girls / boys | 93 / 90 | 12 / 17 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 4 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +16% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1086 | 1086 |
| ICSEA percentile | 80th | 80th |
| Top SEA quarter | 34% | 37% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 8.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 12.2 | 3.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 2.8 |
| Language background other than English | 51% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Mackenzie 4156 | Springbrook 4213 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | mackenziess.eq.edu.au | springbrookss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.4 vs 71.8).
- •Springbrook State School has fewer students per teacher (8.8 vs 15.0).
- •Mackenzie State Primary School is the larger school with 183 students compared with 29.
- •Mackenzie State Primary School has grown faster over five years (16% vs -3%).
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 Springbrook State 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 Springbrook State School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Mackenzie and Springbrook in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mackenzie State Primary School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Springbrook State School has 8.8.
How do Mackenzie State Primary School and Springbrook State School rank in QLD?
Mackenzie State Primary School is 82nd of 804 and Springbrook State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.