Gooburrum State School vs Moore Park Beach State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 14 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gooburrum State School
Gooburrum · Government primary · Prep-6
144 students · ICSEA 986
Moore Park Beach State School
Moore Park Beach · Government primary · Prep-6
126 students · ICSEA 930
| Measure | Gooburrum State School Gooburrum QLD | Moore Park Beach State School Moore Park Beach QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 39 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #482 of 804 | #702 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3488 of 4,908 | #4572 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 144 | 126 |
| Girls / boys | 54 / 90 | 63 / 63 |
| Foundation intake | 23 | 13 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +8% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 986 | 930 |
| ICSEA percentile | 40th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 10% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 35% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Language background other than English | 3% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 12% | 25% |
| Suburb | Gooburrum 4670 | Moore Park Beach 4670 |
| Council area | Bundaberg | Bundaberg |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | gooburrumss.eq.edu.au | mooreparkbeachss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Gooburrum State School scores higher on the Success Index (39.1 vs 23.9).
- •Gooburrum State School has the higher ICSEA (986 vs 930), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moore Park Beach State School has fewer students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.6).
- •Gooburrum State School is the larger school with 144 students compared with 126.
- •Gooburrum State School has grown faster over five years (8% vs -20%).
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 Gooburrum State School better than Moore Park Beach State School?
On the Success Index, Gooburrum State School ranks higher (39.1 vs 23.9 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 Gooburrum State School and Moore Park Beach State School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Gooburrum and Moore Park Beach in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gooburrum State School has 20.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moore Park Beach State School has 17.0.
How do Gooburrum State School and Moore Park Beach State School rank in QLD?
Gooburrum State School is 482nd of 804 and Moore Park Beach State School is 702nd of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.