Home Hill State High School vs Moura State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 606 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Home Hill State High School
Home Hill · Government high school · 7-12
165 students · ICSEA 891
Moura State High School
Moura · Government high school · 7-12
157 students · ICSEA 893
| Measure | Home Hill State High School Home Hill QLD | Moura State High School Moura QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #241 of 269 | #252 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1359 of 1,472 | #1415 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 165 | 157 |
| Girls / boys | 65 / 100 | 69 / 88 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 21 | 28 |
| Year 12 cohort | 25 | 17 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -37% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 891 | 893 |
| ICSEA percentile | 9th | 9th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 10.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 19.6 | 15.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 26% | 24% |
| Suburb | Home Hill 4806 | Moura 4718 |
| Council area | Burdekin | Banana |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | homehillshs.eq.edu.au | mourashs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Home Hill State High School scores higher on the Success Index (23.1 vs 19.5).
- •Moura State High School has the higher ICSEA (893 vs 891), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Home Hill State High School has fewer students per teacher (8.1 vs 10.2).
- •Home Hill State High School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 157.
- •Moura State High School has grown faster over five years (-20% vs -37%).
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 Home Hill State High School better than Moura State High School?
On the Success Index, Home Hill State High School ranks higher (23.1 vs 19.5 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 Home Hill State High School and Moura State High School?
About 606 km in a straight line, between Home Hill and Moura in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Home Hill State High School has 8.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moura State High School has 10.2.
How do Home Hill State High School and Moura State High School rank in QLD?
Home Hill State High School is 241st of 269 and Moura State High School is 252nd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.