Benowa State School vs Moorooka State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 64 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Benowa State School
Benowa · Government primary · Prep-6
894 students · ICSEA 1089
Moorooka State School
Moorooka · Government primary · Prep-6
558 students · ICSEA 1088
| Measure | Benowa State School Benowa QLD | Moorooka State School Moorooka QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 74 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #58 of 804 | #48 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #679 of 4,908 | #580 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 894 | 558 |
| Girls / boys | 438 / 456 | 261 / 297 |
| Foundation intake | 100 | 71 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +2% | +38% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1089 | 1088 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 81th |
| Top SEA quarter | 36% | 40% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 9% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 58.9 | 34.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 23.3 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 58% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 4% |
| Suburb | Benowa 4217 | Moorooka 4105 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | benowass.eq.edu.au | moorookass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moorooka State School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 73.5).
- •Benowa State School has the higher ICSEA (1089 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Benowa State School has fewer students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Benowa State School is the larger school with 894 students compared with 558.
- •Moorooka State School has grown faster over five years (38% vs 2%).
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 Benowa State School better than Moorooka State School?
On the Success Index, Moorooka State School ranks higher (74.5 vs 73.5 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 Benowa State School and Moorooka State School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Benowa and Moorooka in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Benowa State School has 15.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moorooka State School has 16.1.
How do Benowa State School and Moorooka State School rank in QLD?
Benowa State School is 58th of 804 and Moorooka State School is 48th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.