Canungra State School vs Mooloolah State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 140 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Canungra State School
Canungra · Government primary · Prep-6
384 students · ICSEA 1012
Mooloolah State School
Mooloolah Valley · Government primary · Prep-6
230 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Canungra State School Canungra QLD | Mooloolah State School Mooloolah Valley QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #279 of 804 | #262 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #2400 of 4,908 | #2316 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 384 | 230 |
| Girls / boys | 185 / 199 | 106 / 124 |
| Foundation intake | 54 | 39 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +11% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1012 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 52th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 26% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 27.5 | 17.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 13.7 | 9.7 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 5% |
| Suburb | Canungra 4275 | Mooloolah Valley 4553 |
| Council area | Scenic Rim | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | canungrass.eq.edu.au | mooloolahss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mooloolah State School scores higher on the Success Index (55.1 vs 54.1).
- •Mooloolah State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.0).
- •Canungra State School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 230.
- •Mooloolah State School has grown faster over five years (11% vs 5%).
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 Canungra State School better than Mooloolah State School?
On the Success Index, Mooloolah State School ranks higher (55.1 vs 54.1 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 Canungra State School and Mooloolah State School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Canungra and Mooloolah Valley in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Canungra State School has 14.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooloolah State School has 12.9.
How do Canungra State School and Mooloolah State School rank in QLD?
Canungra State School is 279th of 804 and Mooloolah State School is 262nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.