Beenleigh State School vs Morayfield East State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 71 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beenleigh State School
Beenleigh · Government primary · Prep-6
433 students · ICSEA 931
Morayfield East State School
Morayfield · Government primary · Prep-6
982 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Beenleigh State School Beenleigh QLD | Morayfield East State School Morayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #582 of 804 | #595 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4027 of 4,908 | #4075 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 433 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 207 / 226 | 459 / 523 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 153 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 931 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 18th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.4 | 74.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 43.0 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 19% | 17% |
| Suburb | Beenleigh 4207 | Morayfield 4506 |
| Council area | Logan | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | beenleighss.eq.edu.au | morayfieldeastss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (31.3 vs 30.6).
- •Beenleigh State School has fewer students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
- •Morayfield East State School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 433.
- •Morayfield East State School has grown faster over five years (7% 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 Beenleigh State School better than Morayfield East State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beenleigh State School and Morayfield East State School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Beenleigh and Morayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beenleigh State School has 11.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morayfield East State School has 13.2.
How do Beenleigh State School and Morayfield East State School rank in QLD?
Beenleigh State School is 582nd of 804 and Morayfield East State School is 595th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.