Caboolture State School vs Morayfield State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Caboolture State School
Caboolture · Government primary · Prep-6
254 students · ICSEA 888
Morayfield State School
Morayfield · Government primary · Prep-6
455 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Caboolture State School Caboolture QLD | Morayfield State School Morayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #735 of 804 | #712 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4720 of 4,908 | #4619 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 254 | 455 |
| Girls / boys | 110 / 144 | 225 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 25 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -39% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 888 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 1% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 71% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.6 | 35.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.5 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 15% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 20% | 23% |
| Suburb | Caboolture 4510 | Morayfield 4506 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | caboolturess.eq.edu.au | morayfieldss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Morayfield State School scores higher on the Success Index (23.1 vs 21.2).
- •Morayfield State School has the higher ICSEA (895 vs 888), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Caboolture State School has fewer students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.8).
- •Morayfield State School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 254.
- •Morayfield State School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -39%).
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 School better than Morayfield State School?
On the Success Index, Morayfield State School ranks higher (23.1 vs 21.2 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 School and Morayfield State School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Caboolture and Morayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Caboolture State School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morayfield State School has 12.8.
How do Caboolture State School and Morayfield State School rank in QLD?
Caboolture State School is 735th of 804 and Morayfield State School is 712th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.