Murrumba State Secondary College vs Undurba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 389 m 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
Undurba State School
Murrumba Downs · Government primary · Prep-6
919 students · ICSEA 1012
| Measure | Murrumba State Secondary College Murrumba Downs QLD | Undurba State School Murrumba Downs QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 269 | #332 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #904 of 1,472 | #2706 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,682 | 919 |
| Girls / boys | 808 / 874 | 434 / 485 |
| Foundation intake | – | 145 |
| Year 7 cohort | 314 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 216 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | -3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 1012 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 52th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 12% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.4 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 125.9 | 59.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 25.1 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 23% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 8% |
| Suburb | Murrumba Downs 4503 | Murrumba Downs 4503 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | murrumbassc.eq.edu.au | undurbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Undurba State School scores higher on the Success Index (49.8 vs 42.0).
- •Undurba State School has the higher ICSEA (1012 vs 1001), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Murrumba State Secondary College has fewer students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.4).
- •Murrumba State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 919.
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 Undurba State School?
On the Success Index, Undurba State School ranks higher (49.8 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 Undurba State School?
About 389 m in a straight line, between Murrumba Downs and Murrumba Downs in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murrumba State Secondary College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Undurba State School has 15.4.
How do Murrumba State Secondary College and Undurba State School rank in QLD?
Murrumba State Secondary College is 143rd of 269 and Undurba State School is 332nd of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.