Morayfield State High School vs Mossman State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 1418 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Morayfield State High School
Morayfield · Government high school · 7-12
1,654 students · ICSEA 939
Mossman State High School
Mossman · Government high school · 7-12
553 students · ICSEA 938
| Measure | Morayfield State High School Morayfield QLD | Mossman State High School Mossman QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #206 of 269 | #223 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #1213 of 1,472 | #1271 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,654 | 553 |
| Girls / boys | 815 / 839 | 259 / 294 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 337 | 85 |
| Year 12 cohort | 186 | 81 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +11% | -13% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 939 | 938 |
| ICSEA percentile | 21th | 20th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 54% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 134.1 | 49.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 49.9 | 31.0 |
| Language background other than English | 14% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 22% |
| Suburb | Morayfield 4506 | Mossman 4873 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Douglas |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Outer Regional |
| Website | morayfieldshs.eq.edu.au | mossmanshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Morayfield State High School scores higher on the Success Index (28.9 vs 26.6).
- •Morayfield State High School has the higher ICSEA (939 vs 938), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Mossman State High School has fewer students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.3).
- •Morayfield State High School is the larger school with 1,654 students compared with 553.
- •Morayfield State High School has grown faster over five years (11% vs -13%).
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 Morayfield State High School better than Mossman State High School?
On the Success Index, Morayfield State High School ranks higher (28.9 vs 26.6 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 Morayfield State High School and Mossman State High School?
About 1418 km in a straight line, between Morayfield and Mossman in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Morayfield State High School has 12.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mossman State High School has 11.2.
How do Morayfield State High School and Mossman State High School rank in QLD?
Morayfield State High School is 206th of 269 and Mossman State High School is 223rd of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.