Moranbah East State School vs Wolvi State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 667 km 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
Wolvi State School
Wolvi · Government primary · Prep-6
19 students · ICSEA 952
| Measure | Moranbah East State School Moranbah QLD | Wolvi State School Wolvi QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #628 of 804 | – |
| National rank (type) | #4267 of 4,908 | – |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 610 | 19 |
| Girls / boys | 305 / 305 | 9 / 10 |
| Foundation intake | 74 | 1 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -9% | – |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 952 | 952 |
| ICSEA percentile | 26th | 26th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 43% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | – |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 42.5 | 2.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 15.8 | 2.7 |
| Language background other than English | 11% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 15% | 16% |
| Suburb | Moranbah 4744 | Wolvi 4570 |
| Council area | Isaac | Gympie |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | moranbaheastss.eq.edu.au | wolviss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (28.1 vs 27.5).
- •Moranbah East State School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 19.
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Your nearest centre: Success Tutoring North Lakes
Frequently asked questions
Is Moranbah East State School better than Wolvi State School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Moranbah East State School and Wolvi State School?
About 667 km in a straight line, between Moranbah and Wolvi in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Staffing data is not available for one of the schools.
How do Moranbah East State School and Wolvi State School rank in QLD?
Moranbah East State School is 628th of 804 and Wolvi State School is unranked among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.