Gumdale State School vs Moreton Bay College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.3 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 College
Manly West · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,236 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Gumdale State School Gumdale QLD | Moreton Bay College Manly West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #194 of 804 | #23 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1795 of 4,908 | #221 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 1,152 | 1,236 |
| Girls / boys | 530 / 622 | 1,236 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 196 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +10% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1060 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 72th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 24% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 12% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 71.1 | 95.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.6 | 66.6 |
| Language background other than English | 21% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 3% | 0% |
| Suburb | Gumdale 4154 | Manly West 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | gumdaless.eq.edu.au | www.mbc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moreton Bay College scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 61.5).
- •Moreton Bay College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1060), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moreton Bay College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.2).
- •Moreton Bay College is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 1,152.
- •Gumdale State School is a government school while Moreton Bay 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gumdale State School better than Moreton Bay College?
On the Success Index, Moreton Bay College ranks higher (72.1 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 College?
About 2.3 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 College has 13.0.
How do Gumdale State School and Moreton Bay College rank in QLD?
Gumdale State School is 194th of 804 and Moreton Bay College is 23rd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.