Moorooka State School vs Salisbury State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 2.1 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moorooka State School
Moorooka · Government primary · Prep-6
558 students · ICSEA 1088
Salisbury State School
Salisbury · Government primary · Prep-6
307 students · ICSEA 1058
| Measure | Moorooka State School Moorooka QLD | Salisbury State School Salisbury QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 804 | #106 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #580 of 4,908 | #1036 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 558 | 307 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 297 | 155 / 152 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1058 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 71th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 16% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 13.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 22.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 11.9 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 25% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 6% |
| Suburb | Moorooka 4105 | Salisbury 4107 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | moorookass.eq.edu.au | salisburyss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moorooka State School scores higher on the Success Index (74.5 vs 69.7).
- •Moorooka State School has the higher ICSEA (1088 vs 1058), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Salisbury State School has fewer students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.1).
- •Moorooka State School is the larger school with 558 students compared with 307.
- •Moorooka State School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -4%).
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 Moorooka State School better than Salisbury State School?
On the Success Index, Moorooka State School ranks higher (74.5 vs 69.7 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 Moorooka State School and Salisbury State School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Moorooka and Salisbury in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moorooka State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Salisbury State School has 13.7.
How do Moorooka State School and Salisbury State School rank in QLD?
Moorooka State School is 48th of 804 and Salisbury State School is 106th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.