Labrador State School vs Men of Business Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Labrador State School
Labrador · Government primary · Prep-6
670 students · ICSEA 997
Men of Business Academy
Southport · Independent special · 11-12
238 students · ICSEA 993
| Measure | Labrador State School Labrador QLD | Men of Business Academy Southport QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #434 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #3236 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Special |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 11-12 |
| Students | 670 | 238 |
| Girls / boys | 307 / 363 | 0 / 238 |
| Foundation intake | 96 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 100 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -19% | +164% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 997 | 993 |
| ICSEA percentile | 46th | 43th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 34% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 47.4 | 18.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.4 | 22.6 |
| Language background other than English | 37% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 9% |
| Suburb | Labrador 4215 | Southport 4215 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | labradorss.eq.edu.au | menofbusiness.com.au |
The verdict
- •Labrador State School has the higher ICSEA (997 vs 993), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Men of Business Academy has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.1).
- •Labrador State School is the larger school with 670 students compared with 238.
- •Men of Business Academy has grown faster over five years (164% vs -19%).
- •Labrador State School is a government school while Men of Business Academy 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 Labrador State School better than Men of Business Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Labrador State School and Men of Business Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Labrador and Southport in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Labrador State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Men of Business Academy has 12.6.
How do Labrador State School and Men of Business Academy rank in QLD?
Labrador State School is 434th of 804 and Men of Business Academy is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.