Moreton Bay Boys' College vs St John Vianney's Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moreton Bay Boys' College
Manly West · Independent combined · Prep-12
568 students · ICSEA 1125
St John Vianney's Primary School
Manly · Catholic primary · Prep-6
452 students · ICSEA 1096
| Measure | Moreton Bay Boys' College Manly West QLD | St John Vianney's Primary School Manly QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 275 | #160 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #309 of 1,259 | #1591 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Catholic |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 568 | 452 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 568 | 238 / 214 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 78 |
| Year 7 cohort | 51 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 43 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | -2% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1096 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 83th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 36% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.3 | 26.7 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 10.8 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 5% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 3% |
| Suburb | Manly West 4179 | Manly 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mbbc.qld.edu.au | www.sjv.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College scores higher on the Success Index (67.8 vs 63.7).
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College has the higher ICSEA (1125 vs 1096), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.9).
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College is the larger school with 568 students compared with 452.
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College has grown faster over five years (15% vs -2%).
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College is a independent school while St John Vianney's Primary School is a catholic school, so fees and enrolment rules differ.
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 Moreton Bay Boys' College better than St John Vianney's Primary School?
On the Success Index, Moreton Bay Boys' College ranks higher (67.8 vs 63.7 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 Moreton Bay Boys' College and St John Vianney's Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Manly West and Manly in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moreton Bay Boys' College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St John Vianney's Primary School has 16.9.
How do Moreton Bay Boys' College and St John Vianney's Primary School rank in QLD?
Moreton Bay Boys' College is 50th of 275 and St John Vianney's Primary School is 160th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.