Macknade State School vs Sandy Strait State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1012 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
Sandy Strait State School
Urangan · Government primary · Prep-6
706 students · ICSEA 965
| Measure | Macknade State School Macknade QLD | Sandy Strait State School Urangan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #529 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #3755 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 10 | 706 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 9 | 314 / 392 |
| Foundation intake | – | 85 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 965 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 31th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 41% |
| Students per teacher | – | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 45.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 25.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 17% |
| Suburb | Macknade 4850 | Urangan 4655 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Fraser Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | macknadess.eq.edu.au | sandystraitss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Sandy Strait State School scores higher on the Success Index (35.2 vs 34.1).
- •Sandy Strait State School is the larger school with 706 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 Sandy Strait State School?
On the Success Index, Sandy Strait State School ranks higher (35.2 vs 34.1 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 Macknade State School and Sandy Strait State School?
About 1012 km in a straight line, between Macknade and Urangan 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 Sandy Strait State School rank in QLD?
Macknade State School is unranked and Sandy Strait State School is 529th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.