Murrumba State Secondary College vs St Benedict's College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 2.5 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Murrumba State Secondary College
Murrumba Downs · Government high school · 7-12
1,682 students · ICSEA 1001
St Benedict's College
Mango Hill · Catholic high school · 7-12
981 students · ICSEA 1062
| Measure | Murrumba State Secondary College Murrumba Downs QLD | St Benedict's College Mango Hill QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 269 | #45 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #904 of 1,472 | #431 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,682 | 981 |
| Girls / boys | 808 / 874 | 469 / 512 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 314 | 172 |
| Year 12 cohort | 216 | 136 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1062 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 73th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 20% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 125.9 | 71.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 35.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 18% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 3% |
| Suburb | Murrumba Downs 4503 | Mango Hill 4509 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | murrumbassc.eq.edu.au | www.stbenedictscollege.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's College scores higher on the Success Index (63.5 vs 42.0).
- •St Benedict's College has the higher ICSEA (1062 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murrumba State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 981.
- •St Benedict's College has grown faster over five years (20% vs -3%).
- •Murrumba State Secondary College is a government school while St Benedict's College 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 Murrumba State Secondary College better than St Benedict's College?
On the Success Index, St Benedict's College ranks higher (63.5 vs 42.0 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 Murrumba State Secondary College and St Benedict's College?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Murrumba Downs and Mango Hill in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murrumba State Secondary College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St Benedict's College has 13.8.
How do Murrumba State Secondary College and St Benedict's College rank in QLD?
Murrumba State Secondary College is 143rd of 269 and St Benedict's College is 45th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.