Mooloolaba State School vs The Industry School - Sunshine Coast
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 3.7 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mooloolaba State School
Mooloolaba · Government primary · Prep-6
807 students · ICSEA 1064
The Industry School - Sunshine Coast
Maroochydore · Independent high school · 10-12
226 students · ICSEA 1054
| Measure | Mooloolaba State School Mooloolaba QLD | The Industry School - Sunshine Coast Maroochydore QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #149 of 804 | #56 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1498 of 4,908 | #483 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 10-12 |
| Students | 807 | 226 |
| Girls / boys | 361 / 446 | 65 / 161 |
| Foundation intake | 123 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 67 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1064 | 1054 |
| ICSEA percentile | 73th | 70th |
| Top SEA quarter | 27% | 18% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 20.5 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.0 | 11.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 12.7 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 1% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 2% |
| Suburb | Mooloolaba 4557 | Maroochydore 4558 |
| Council area | Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mooloolabass.eq.edu.au | theindustryschool.com.au/sunshine-coast-school/ |
The verdict
- •Mooloolaba State School scores higher on the Success Index (64.5 vs 61.3).
- •Mooloolaba State School has the higher ICSEA (1064 vs 1054), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mooloolaba State School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.5).
- •Mooloolaba State School is the larger school with 807 students compared with 226.
- •Mooloolaba State School is a government school while The Industry School - Sunshine Coast 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 Mooloolaba State School better than The Industry School - Sunshine Coast?
On the Success Index, Mooloolaba State School ranks higher (64.5 vs 61.3 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 Mooloolaba State School and The Industry School - Sunshine Coast?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Mooloolaba and Maroochydore in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mooloolaba State School has 15.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Industry School - Sunshine Coast has 20.5.
How do Mooloolaba State School and The Industry School - Sunshine Coast rank in QLD?
Mooloolaba State School is 149th of 804 and The Industry School - Sunshine Coast is 56th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.