MacLeay Island State School vs Russell Island State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 4.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
MacLeay Island State School
Macleay Island · Government primary · Prep-6
156 students · ICSEA 946
Russell Island State School
Russell Island · Government primary · Prep-6
179 students · ICSEA 922
| Measure | MacLeay Island State School Macleay Island QLD | Russell Island State School Russell Island QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #520 of 804 | #609 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3691 of 4,908 | #4161 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 156 | 179 |
| Girls / boys | 76 / 80 | 78 / 101 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 20 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 922 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 16th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 49% | 58% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 11.0 | 13.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.5 | 10.0 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 17% | 11% |
| Suburb | Macleay Island 4184 | Russell Island 4184 |
| Council area | Redland | Redland |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | macleayislandss.eq.edu.au | russellislandss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •MacLeay Island State School scores higher on the Success Index (36.2 vs 29.6).
- •MacLeay Island State School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 922), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Russell Island State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.2).
- •Russell Island State School is the larger school with 179 students compared with 156.
- •MacLeay Island State School has grown faster over five years (15% vs 1%).
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 MacLeay Island State School better than Russell Island State School?
On the Success Index, MacLeay Island State School ranks higher (36.2 vs 29.6 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 MacLeay Island State School and Russell Island State School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Macleay Island and Russell Island in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
MacLeay Island State School has 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Russell Island State School has 12.9.
How do MacLeay Island State School and Russell Island State School rank in QLD?
MacLeay Island State School is 520th of 804 and Russell Island State School is 609th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.