Brightwater State School vs Mooloolaba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brightwater State School
Mountain Creek · Government primary · Prep-6
733 students · ICSEA 1055
Mooloolaba State School
Mooloolaba · Government primary · Prep-6
807 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Brightwater State School Mountain Creek QLD | Mooloolaba State School Mooloolaba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 56 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #255 of 804 | #149 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2250 of 4,908 | #1498 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 733 | 807 |
| Girls / boys | 367 / 366 | 361 / 446 |
| Foundation intake | 83 | 123 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -30% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1055 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 70th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 23% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 15% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 48.6 | 51.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.1 | 21.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 5% |
| Suburb | Mountain Creek 4557 | Mooloolaba 4557 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brightwaterss.eq.edu.au | mooloolabass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mooloolaba State School scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 56.0).
- •Mooloolaba State School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1055), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brightwater State School has fewer students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •Mooloolaba State School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 733.
- •Mooloolaba State School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -30%).
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 Brightwater State School better than Mooloolaba State School?
On the Success Index, Mooloolaba State School ranks higher (64.5 vs 56.0 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 Brightwater State School and Mooloolaba State School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Mountain Creek and Mooloolaba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brightwater State School has 15.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooloolaba State School has 15.8.
How do Brightwater State School and Mooloolaba State School rank in QLD?
Brightwater State School is 255th of 804 and Mooloolaba State School is 149th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.