Gumdale State School vs Moreton Bay Boys' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Gumdale State School
Gumdale · Government primary · Prep-6
1,152 students · ICSEA 1060
Moreton Bay Boys' College
Manly West · Independent combined · Prep-12
568 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Gumdale State School Gumdale QLD | Moreton Bay Boys' College Manly West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 804 | #50 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1795 of 4,908 | #309 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,152 | 568 |
| Girls / boys | 530 / 622 | 0 / 568 |
| Foundation intake | 196 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 51 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 43 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.1 | 43.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 36.2 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 1% |
| Suburb | Gumdale 4154 | Manly West 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gumdaless.eq.edu.au | www.mbbc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 61.5).
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.2).
- •Gumdale State School is the larger school with 1,152 students compared with 568.
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College has grown faster over five years (15% vs 10%).
- •Gumdale State School is a government school while Moreton Bay Boys' College is an independent school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring Mount Gravatt East
Frequently asked questions
Is Gumdale State School better than Moreton Bay Boys' College?
On the Success Index, Moreton Bay Boys' College ranks higher (67.8 vs 61.5 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 Gumdale State School and Moreton Bay Boys' College?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Gumdale and Manly West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Gumdale State School has 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moreton Bay Boys' College has 13.1.
How do Gumdale State School and Moreton Bay Boys' College rank in QLD?
Gumdale State School is 194th of 804 and Moreton Bay Boys' College is 50th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.