Macknade State School vs St Peter's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.8 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
St Peter's Catholic School
Halifax · Catholic primary · Prep-6
21 students · ICSEA 879
| Measure | Macknade State School Macknade QLD | St Peter's Catholic School Halifax QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | – |
| National rank (type) | – | – |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 10 | 21 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 9 | 10 / 11 |
| Foundation intake | – | 3 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -54% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 965 | 879 |
| ICSEA percentile | 31th | 7th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 0% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 57% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | – | 6.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.6 | 3.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.2 | 4.1 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 0% |
| Indigenous students | 30% | 38% |
| Suburb | Macknade 4850 | Halifax 4850 |
| Council area | Hinchinbrook | Hinchinbrook |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | macknadess.eq.edu.au | www.sptsv.catholic.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Macknade State School scores higher on the Success Index (34.1 vs 20.6).
- •Macknade State School has the higher ICSEA (965 vs 879), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St Peter's Catholic School is the larger school with 21 students compared with 10.
- •Macknade State School is a government school while St Peter's Catholic School is a catholic 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 Macknade State School better than St Peter's Catholic School?
On the Success Index, Macknade State School ranks higher (34.1 vs 20.6 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 St Peter's Catholic School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Macknade and Halifax 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 St Peter's Catholic School rank in QLD?
Macknade State School is unranked and St Peter's Catholic School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.