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Geham State School vs Mooloolah State School

A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 119 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureGeham State School
Geham QLD
Mooloolah State School
Mooloolah Valley QLD
Success Index
50
Top 50%
55
Top 50%
State rank (type)#324 of 804#262 of 804
National rank (type)#2664 of 4,908#2316 of 4,908
SectorGovernmentGovernment
TypePrimaryPrimary
Year rangePrep-6Prep-6
Students163230
Girls / boys82 / 81106 / 124
Foundation intake2239
Year 7 cohort––
Year 12 cohort––
VCE median study score
VCAA, latest year
––
VCE study scores 40+––
5-year enrolment growth+14%+11%
ICSEA
Average 1000
10121012
ICSEA percentile53th52th
Top SEA quarter12%13%
Bottom SEA quarter24%29%
Students per teacher16.112.9
Teaching staff (FTE)10.117.8
Non-teaching staff (FTE)6.09.7
Language background other than English3%7%
Indigenous students6%5%
SuburbGeham 4352Mooloolah Valley 4553
Council areaToowoombaSunshine Coast
RemotenessInner RegionalInner Regional
Websitegehamss.eq.edu.aumooloolahss.eq.edu.au

The verdict

  • •Mooloolah State School scores higher on the Success Index (55.1 vs 50.3).
  • •Mooloolah State School has fewer students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.1).
  • •Mooloolah State School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 163.

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 Geham State School better than Mooloolah State School?

On the Success Index, Mooloolah State School ranks higher (55.1 vs 50.3 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 Geham State School and Mooloolah State School?

About 119 km in a straight line, between Geham and Mooloolah Valley in Queensland.

Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?

Geham State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mooloolah State School has 12.9.

How do Geham State School and Mooloolah State School rank in QLD?

Geham State School is 324th of 804 and Mooloolah State School is 262nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.