Haigslea State School vs West Moreton Anglican College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 7.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Haigslea State School
Haigslea · Government primary · Prep-6
85 students · ICSEA 973
West Moreton Anglican College
Karrabin · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,495 students · ICSEA 1072
| Measure | Haigslea State School Haigslea QLD | West Moreton Anglican College Karrabin QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #465 of 804 | #102 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3398 of 4,908 | #537 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 85 | 1,495 |
| Girls / boys | 33 / 52 | 832 / 663 |
| Foundation intake | 12 | 73 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 168 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 151 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 1072 |
| ICSEA percentile | 34th | 76th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 28% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 6.8 | 109.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 5.4 | 89.5 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 7% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 2% |
| Suburb | Haigslea 4306 | Karrabin 4306 |
| Council area | Ipswich | Ipswich |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Major Cities |
| Website | haigsleass.eq.edu.au | www.wmac.com.au |
The verdict
- •West Moreton Anglican College scores higher on the Success Index (55.7 vs 40.4).
- •West Moreton Anglican College has the higher ICSEA (1072 vs 973), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Haigslea State School has fewer students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.6).
- •West Moreton Anglican College is the larger school with 1,495 students compared with 85.
- •West Moreton Anglican College has grown faster over five years (6% vs 0%).
- •Haigslea State School is a government school while West Moreton Anglican 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 Haigslea State School better than West Moreton Anglican College?
On the Success Index, West Moreton Anglican College ranks higher (55.7 vs 40.4 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 Haigslea State School and West Moreton Anglican College?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Haigslea and Karrabin in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Haigslea State School has 12.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and West Moreton Anglican College has 13.6.
How do Haigslea State School and West Moreton Anglican College rank in QLD?
Haigslea State School is 465th of 804 and West Moreton Anglican College is 102nd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.