Magnetic Island State School vs Withcott State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1073 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Magnetic Island State School
Nelly Bay · Government primary · Prep-6
123 students · ICSEA 1027
Withcott State School
Withcott · Government primary · Prep-6
245 students · ICSEA 1027
| Measure | Magnetic Island State School Nelly Bay QLD | Withcott State School Withcott QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #252 of 804 | #185 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2236 of 4,908 | #1762 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 123 | 245 |
| Girls / boys | 63 / 60 | 117 / 128 |
| Foundation intake | 20 | 35 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -22% | +13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1027 | 1027 |
| ICSEA percentile | 59th | 59th |
| Top SEA quarter | 20% | 15% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 20% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 9.4 | 19.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 10.6 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 2% |
| Suburb | Nelly Bay 4819 | Withcott 4352 |
| Council area | Townsville | Lockyer Valley |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | magneticislandss.eq.edu.au | withcottss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Withcott State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.9 vs 56.2).
- •Withcott State School is the larger school with 245 students compared with 123.
- •Withcott State School has grown faster over five years (13% vs -22%).
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 Magnetic Island State School better than Withcott State School?
On the Success Index, Withcott State School ranks higher (61.9 vs 56.2 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 Magnetic Island State School and Withcott State School?
About 1073 km in a straight line, between Nelly Bay and Withcott in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Magnetic Island State School has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Withcott State School has 12.7.
How do Magnetic Island State School and Withcott State School rank in QLD?
Magnetic Island State School is 252nd of 804 and Withcott State School is 185th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.