Manly State School vs Moreton Bay Boys' College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manly State School
Manly · Government primary · Prep-6
691 students · ICSEA 1105
Moreton Bay Boys' College
Manly West · Independent combined · Prep-12
568 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Manly State School Manly QLD | Moreton Bay Boys' College Manly West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #124 of 804 | #50 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #1230 of 4,908 | #309 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 691 | 568 |
| Girls / boys | 339 / 352 | 0 / 568 |
| Foundation intake | 87 | 33 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 51 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 43 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -1% | +15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1105 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 86th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 42% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 7% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.2 | 43.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 18.6 | 36.2 |
| Language background other than English | 13% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 1% |
| Suburb | Manly 4179 | Manly West 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | manlyss.eq.edu.au | www.mbbc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.7 vs 67.8).
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1105), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.4).
- •Manly State School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 568.
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -1%).
- •Manly State School is a government school while Moreton Bay Boys' 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 Manly State School better than Moreton Bay Boys' College?
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 Manly State School and Moreton Bay Boys' College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Manly and Manly West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manly State School has 16.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moreton Bay Boys' College has 13.1.
How do Manly State School and Moreton Bay Boys' College rank in QLD?
Manly State School is 124th of 804 and Moreton Bay Boys' College is 50th of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.