Moranbah East State School vs Moranbah State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 604 m apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moranbah East State School
Moranbah · Government primary · Prep-6
610 students · ICSEA 952
Moranbah State High School
Moranbah · Government high school · 7-12
756 students · ICSEA 949
| Measure | Moranbah East State School Moranbah QLD | Moranbah State High School Moranbah QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #628 of 804 | #228 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #4267 of 4,908 | #1292 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | 7-12 |
| Students | 610 | 756 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 305 | 365 / 391 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | – |
| Year 7 cohort | – | 136 |
| Year 12 cohort | – | 91 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | +6% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 949 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 24th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 58.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 24.8 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 12% |
| Suburb | Moranbah 4744 | Moranbah 4744 |
| Council area | Isaac | Isaac |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Outer Regional |
| Website | moranbaheastss.eq.edu.au | moranbahshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moranbah East State School scores higher on the Success Index (28.1 vs 25.6).
- •Moranbah East State School has the higher ICSEA (952 vs 949), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moranbah State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.4).
- •Moranbah State High School is the larger school with 756 students compared with 610.
- •Moranbah State High School has grown faster over five years (6% vs -9%).
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 Moranbah East State School better than Moranbah State High School?
On the Success Index, Moranbah East State School ranks higher (28.1 vs 25.6 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 Moranbah East State School and Moranbah State High School?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Moranbah and Moranbah in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moranbah East State School has 14.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Moranbah State High School has 12.7.
How do Moranbah East State School and Moranbah State High School rank in QLD?
Moranbah East State School is 628th of 804 and Moranbah State High School is 228th of 269 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.