Morayfield State School vs Mount Archer State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 482 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Morayfield State School
Morayfield · Government primary · Prep-6
455 students · ICSEA 895
Mount Archer State School
Koongal · Government primary · Prep-6
531 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Morayfield State School Morayfield QLD | Mount Archer State School Koongal QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #712 of 804 | #797 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4619 of 4,908 | #4893 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 455 | 531 |
| Girls / boys | 225 / 230 | 242 / 289 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 65 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -20% | -16% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 895 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 10th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 3% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 65% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 35.5 | 36.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.4 | 20.4 |
| Language background other than English | 19% | 13% |
| Indigenous students | 23% | 29% |
| Suburb | Morayfield 4506 | Koongal 4701 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | morayfieldss.eq.edu.au | mtarcherss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Morayfield State School scores higher on the Success Index (23.1 vs 14.9).
- •Morayfield State School has fewer students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.7).
- •Mount Archer State School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 455.
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 School better than Mount Archer State School?
On the Success Index, Morayfield State School ranks higher (23.1 vs 14.9 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 School and Mount Archer State School?
About 482 km in a straight line, between Morayfield and Koongal in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Morayfield State School has 12.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Archer State School has 14.7.
How do Morayfield State School and Mount Archer State School rank in QLD?
Morayfield State School is 712th of 804 and Mount Archer State School is 797th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.