Moreton Bay Boys' College vs The Lakes College
A head-to-head comparison of two combined schools in Queensland, 30 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
The Lakes College
North Lakes · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,169 students · ICSEA 1125
| Measure | Moreton Bay Boys' College Manly West QLD | The Lakes College North Lakes QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 68 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #50 of 275 | #45 of 275 |
| National rank (type) | #309 of 1,259 | #298 of 1,259 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Combined | Combined |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-12 |
| Students | 568 | 1,169 |
| Girls / boys | 0 / 568 | 589 / 580 |
| Foundation intake | 33 | 84 |
| Year 7 cohort | 51 | 115 |
| Year 12 cohort | 43 | 69 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +15% | +23% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1125 | 1125 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 90th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 50% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.3 | 83.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 36.2 | 47.8 |
| Language background other than English | 29% | 51% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 2% |
| Suburb | Manly West 4179 | North Lakes 4509 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mbbc.qld.edu.au | www.thelakescollege.com.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (67.8 vs 68.4).
- •Moreton Bay Boys' College has fewer students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •The Lakes College is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 568.
- •The Lakes College has grown faster over five years (23% vs 15%).
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 The Lakes College?
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 Moreton Bay Boys' College and The Lakes College?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Manly West and North Lakes in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moreton Bay Boys' College has 13.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and The Lakes College has 14.0.
How do Moreton Bay Boys' College and The Lakes College rank in QLD?
Moreton Bay Boys' College is 50th of 275 and The Lakes College is 45th of 275 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.