Macknade State School vs Mundingburra State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 98 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Macknade State School
Macknade · Government primary · Prep-6
10 students · ICSEA 965
Mundingburra State School
Mundingburra · Government primary · Prep-6
506 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Macknade State School Macknade QLD | Mundingburra State School Mundingburra QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #538 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3810 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 10 | 506 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 9 | 255 / 251 |
| Foundation intake | – | 60 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 36.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 25% |
| Suburb | Macknade 4850 | Mundingburra 4812 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Townsville |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | macknadess.eq.edu.au | mundingburrass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (34.1 vs 34.5).
- •Mundingburra State School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 10.
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 Macknade State School better than Mundingburra 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 Macknade State School and Mundingburra State School?
About 98 km in a straight line, between Macknade and Mundingburra in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Macknade State School and Mundingburra State School rank in QLD?
Macknade State School is unranked and Mundingburra State School is 538th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.