McDowall State School vs Northside Christian College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 685 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
McDowall State School
Mcdowall · Government primary · Prep-6
988 students · ICSEA 1120
Northside Christian College
Everton Park · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,245 students · ICSEA 1145
| Measure | McDowall State School Mcdowall QLD | Northside Christian College Everton Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #61 of 804 | #24 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #717 of 4,908 | #225 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 988 | 1,245 |
| Girls / boys | 483 / 505 | 611 / 634 |
| Foundation intake | 146 | 81 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 110 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 98 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -2% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1145 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 94th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 56% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 60.7 | 98.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.1 | 82.0 |
| Language background other than English | 42% | 36% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 0% |
| Suburb | Mcdowall 4053 | Everton Park 4053 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mcdowallss.eq.edu.au | www.northside.qld.edu.au/ |
The verdict
- •McDowall State School scores higher on the Success Index (73.2 vs 72.0).
- •Northside Christian College has the higher ICSEA (1145 vs 1120), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Northside Christian College has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.3).
- •Northside Christian College is the larger school with 1,245 students compared with 988.
- •Northside Christian College has grown faster over five years (4% vs -2%).
- •McDowall State School is a government school while Northside Christian College is an independent 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 McDowall State School better than Northside Christian College?
On the Success Index, McDowall State School ranks higher (73.2 vs 72.0 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 McDowall State School and Northside Christian College?
About 685 m in a straight line, between Mcdowall and Everton Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
McDowall State School has 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Northside Christian College has 12.7.
How do McDowall State School and Northside Christian College rank in QLD?
McDowall State School is 61st of 804 and Northside Christian College is 24th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.