Freshwater State School vs Mooloolaba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1330 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater State School
Freshwater · Government primary · Prep-6
594 students · ICSEA 1064
Mooloolaba State School
Mooloolaba · Government primary · Prep-6
807 students · ICSEA 1064
| Measure | Freshwater State School Freshwater QLD | Mooloolaba State School Mooloolaba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #174 of 804 | #149 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1696 of 4,908 | #1498 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 594 | 807 |
| Girls / boys | 278 / 316 | 361 / 446 |
| Foundation intake | 66 | 123 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1064 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 30% | 27% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 10% | 13% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 40.1 | 51.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.4 | 21.7 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 5% |
| Suburb | Freshwater 4870 | Mooloolaba 4557 |
| Council area | Cairns | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | freshwaterss.eq.edu.au | mooloolabass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mooloolaba State School scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 62.5).
- •Freshwater State School has fewer students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.8).
- •Mooloolaba State School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 594.
- •Mooloolaba State School has grown faster over five years (9% vs -14%).
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 Freshwater State School better than Mooloolaba State School?
On the Success Index, Mooloolaba State School ranks higher (64.5 vs 62.5 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 Freshwater State School and Mooloolaba State School?
About 1330 km in a straight line, between Freshwater and Mooloolaba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Freshwater State School has 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooloolaba State School has 15.8.
How do Freshwater State School and Mooloolaba State School rank in QLD?
Freshwater State School is 174th of 804 and Mooloolaba State School is 149th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.