Mudgeeraba Creek State School vs Wondall Heights State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 72 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Mudgeeraba Creek State School
Mudgeeraba · Government primary · Prep-6
613 students · ICSEA 1041
Wondall Heights State School
Manly West · Government primary · Prep-6
588 students · ICSEA 1041
| Measure | Mudgeeraba Creek State School Mudgeeraba QLD | Wondall Heights State School Manly West QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #189 of 804 | #220 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1777 of 4,908 | #1986 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 613 | 588 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 338 | 276 / 312 |
| Foundation intake | 82 | 80 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -14% | -15% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1041 | 1041 |
| ICSEA percentile | 65th | 65th |
| Top SEA quarter | 19% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 19% | 19% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 51.8 | 41.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 29.1 | 19.8 |
| Language background other than English | 10% | 15% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 6% |
| Suburb | Mudgeeraba 4213 | Manly West 4179 |
| Council area | Gold Coast | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | mudgeerabacreekss.eq.edu.au | wondallheightsss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Mudgeeraba Creek State School scores higher on the Success Index (61.7 vs 59.3).
- •Mudgeeraba Creek State School has fewer students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.2).
- •Mudgeeraba Creek State School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 588.
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 Mudgeeraba Creek State School better than Wondall Heights State School?
On the Success Index, Mudgeeraba Creek State School ranks higher (61.7 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 Mudgeeraba Creek State School and Wondall Heights State School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Mudgeeraba and Manly West in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Mudgeeraba Creek State School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Wondall Heights State School has 14.2.
How do Mudgeeraba Creek State School and Wondall Heights State School rank in QLD?
Mudgeeraba Creek State School is 189th of 804 and Wondall Heights State School is 220th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.