Caboolture State High School vs Morayfield East State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caboolture State High School
Caboolture · Government high school · 7-12
1,373 students · ICSEA 942
Morayfield East State School
Morayfield · Government primary · Prep-6
982 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Caboolture State High School Caboolture QLD | Morayfield East State School Morayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 269 | #595 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1229 of 1,472 | #4075 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,373 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 694 / 679 | 459 / 523 |
| Foundation intake | – | 153 |
| Year 7 cohort | 271 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 182 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.3 | 74.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.1 | 43.0 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 17% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Morayfield 4506 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabooltureshs.eq.edu.au | morayfieldeastss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Morayfield East State School scores higher on the Success Index (30.6 vs 28.1).
- •Caboolture State High School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caboolture State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.2).
- •Caboolture State High School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 982.
- •Morayfield East State School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -3%).
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 Caboolture State High School better than Morayfield East State School?
On the Success Index, Morayfield East State School ranks higher (30.6 vs 28.1 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 Caboolture State High School and Morayfield East State School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Morayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caboolture State High School has 11.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morayfield East State School has 13.2.
How do Caboolture State High School and Morayfield East State School rank in QLD?
Caboolture State High School is 211th of 269 and Morayfield East State School is 595th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.