Caboolture State High School vs Morayfield State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.9 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 State High School
Morayfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,654 students · ICSEA 939
| Measure | Caboolture State High School Caboolture QLD | Morayfield State High School Morayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #211 of 269 | #206 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1229 of 1,472 | #1213 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,373 | 1,654 |
| Girls / boys | 694 / 679 | 815 / 839 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 271 | 337 |
| Year 12 cohort | 182 | 186 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 942 | 939 |
| ICSEA percentile | 22th | 21th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 53% | 54% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 120.3 | 134.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 63.1 | 49.9 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 14% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 14% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Morayfield 4506 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | cabooltureshs.eq.edu.au | morayfieldshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.1 vs 28.9).
- •Caboolture State High School has the higher ICSEA (942 vs 939), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caboolture State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.3).
- •Morayfield State High School is the larger school with 1,654 students compared with 1,373.
- •Morayfield State High School has grown faster over five years (11% 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 State High 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 Caboolture State High School and Morayfield State High School?
About 2.9 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 State High School has 12.3.
How do Caboolture State High School and Morayfield State High School rank in QLD?
Caboolture State High School is 211th of 269 and Morayfield State High School is 206th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.