Manly West State School vs Moreton Bay College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 2.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Manly West State School
Manly West · Government primary · Prep-6
232 students · ICSEA 992
Moreton Bay College
Manly West · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,236 students · ICSEA 1139
| Measure | Manly West State School Manly West QLD | Moreton Bay College Manly West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 40 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #471 of 804 | #23 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #3422 of 4,908 | #221 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 232 | 1,236 |
| Girls / boys | 124 / 108 | 1,236 / 0 |
| Foundation intake | 21 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 125 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 121 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -49% | +9% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 992 | 1139 |
| ICSEA percentile | 43th | 93th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 54% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 17.0 | 95.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 10.5 | 66.6 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 13% | 0% |
| Suburb | Manly West 4179 | Manly West 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | manlywestss.eq.edu.au | www.mbc.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moreton Bay College scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 40.0).
- •Moreton Bay College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 992), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moreton Bay College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •Moreton Bay College is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 232.
- •Moreton Bay College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -49%).
- •Manly West State School is a government school while Moreton Bay 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 West State School better than Moreton Bay College?
On the Success Index, Moreton Bay College ranks higher (72.1 vs 40.0 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 Manly West State School and Moreton Bay College?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Manly West and Manly West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Manly West State School has 13.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moreton Bay College has 13.0.
How do Manly West State School and Moreton Bay College rank in QLD?
Manly West State School is 471st of 804 and Moreton Bay College is 23rd of 275 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.