Keppel Sands State School vs Moranbah East State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 316 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Keppel Sands State School
Keppel Sands · Government primary · Prep-6
8 students · ICSEA 952
Moranbah East State School
Moranbah · Government primary · Prep-6
610 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Keppel Sands State School Keppel Sands QLD | Moranbah East State School Moranbah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | – | #628 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | – | #4267 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 8 | 610 |
| Girls / boys | 1 / 7 | 305 / 305 |
| Foundation intake | – | 74 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | – | -9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 1.3 | 42.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 2.3 | 15.8 |
| Language background other than English | 0% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 15% |
| Suburb | Keppel Sands 4702 | Moranbah 4744 |
| Council area | Livingstone | Isaac |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | keppelsandsss.eq.edu.au | moranbaheastss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moranbah East State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.1 vs 25.8).
- •Moranbah East State School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 8.
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 Keppel Sands State School better than Moranbah East State School?
On the Success Index, Moranbah East State School ranks higher (28.1 vs 25.8 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 Keppel Sands State School and Moranbah East State School?
About 316 km in a straight line, between Keppel Sands and Moranbah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Keppel Sands State School and Moranbah East State School rank in QLD?
Keppel Sands State School is unranked and Moranbah East State School is 628th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.