Beerwah State School vs Mooloolah State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 9.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Beerwah State School
Beerwah · Government primary · Prep-6
220 students · ICSEA 950
Mooloolah State School
Mooloolah Valley · Government primary · Prep-6
230 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Beerwah State School Beerwah QLD | Mooloolah State School Mooloolah Valley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 31 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #593 of 804 | #262 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4070 of 4,908 | #2316 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 220 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 104 / 116 | 106 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 36 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 950 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 25th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 5% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.6 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 11.4 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 16% | 5% |
| Suburb | Beerwah 4519 | Mooloolah Valley 4553 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | beerwahss.eq.edu.au | mooloolahss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mooloolah State School scores higher on the Success Index (55.1 vs 30.6).
- •Mooloolah State School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 950), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mooloolah State School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 220.
- •Mooloolah State School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -19%).
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 Beerwah State School better than Mooloolah State School?
On the Success Index, Mooloolah State School ranks higher (55.1 vs 30.6 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 Beerwah State School and Mooloolah State School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Beerwah and Mooloolah Valley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Beerwah State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooloolah State School has 12.9.
How do Beerwah State School and Mooloolah State School rank in QLD?
Beerwah State School is 593rd of 804 and Mooloolah State School is 262nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.