Moorooka State School vs Yeronga State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.9 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
Yeronga State School
Yeronga · Government primary · Prep-6
741 students · ICSEA 1126
| Measure | Moorooka State School Moorooka QLD | Yeronga State School Yeronga QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 75 Top 25% | 79 Top 5% |
| State rank (type) | #48 of 804 | #21 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #580 of 4,908 | #281 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 558 | 741 |
| Girls / boys | 261 / 297 | 363 / 378 |
| Foundation intake | 71 | 115 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +38% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1088 | 1126 |
| ICSEA percentile | 81th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 40% | 53% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 13% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.7 | 59.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.9 | 31.4 |
| Language background other than English | 25% | 31% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Moorooka 4105 | Yeronga 4104 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | moorookass.eq.edu.au | yerongass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yeronga State School scores higher on the Success Index (78.7 vs 74.5).
- •Yeronga State School has the higher ICSEA (1126 vs 1088), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yeronga State School has fewer students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.1).
- •Yeronga State School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 558.
- •Moorooka State School has grown faster over five years (38% vs -3%).
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 Yeronga State School?
On the Success Index, Yeronga State School ranks higher (78.7 vs 74.5 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 Yeronga State School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Moorooka and Yeronga in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moorooka State School has 16.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yeronga State School has 12.4.
How do Moorooka State School and Yeronga State School rank in QLD?
Moorooka State School is 48th of 804 and Yeronga State School is 21st of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.