Moreton Bay College vs Wondall Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Moreton Bay College
Manly West · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,236 students · ICSEA 1139
Wondall Heights State School
Manly West · Government primary · Prep-6
588 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Moreton Bay College Manly West QLD | Wondall Heights State School Manly West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 72 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #23 of 275 | #220 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #221 of 1,259 | #1986 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,236 | 588 |
| Girls / boys | 1,236 / 0 | 276 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 47 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | 125 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 121 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +9% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1139 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 93th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 54% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 2% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 95.1 | 41.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 66.6 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 0% | 6% |
| Suburb | Manly West 4179 | Manly West 4179 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.mbc.qld.edu.au | wondallheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Moreton Bay College scores higher on the Success Index (72.1 vs 59.3).
- •Moreton Bay College has the higher ICSEA (1139 vs 1041), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Moreton Bay College has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.2).
- •Moreton Bay College is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 588.
- •Moreton Bay College has grown faster over five years (9% vs -15%).
- •Moreton Bay College is a independent school while Wondall Heights State School is a government 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 College better than Wondall Heights State School?
On the Success Index, Moreton Bay College ranks higher (72.1 vs 59.3 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 College and Wondall Heights State School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Manly West and Manly West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Moreton Bay College has 13.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wondall Heights State School has 14.2.
How do Moreton Bay College and Wondall Heights State School rank in QLD?
Moreton Bay College is 23rd of 275 and Wondall Heights State School is 220th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.