Murrumba State Secondary College vs Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay
North Lakes · Independent special · 7-12
259 students · ICSEA 942
| Measure | Murrumba State Secondary College Murrumba Downs QLD | Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay North Lakes QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank (type) | #143 of 269 | – |
| National rank (type) | #904 of 1,472 | – |
| Sector | Government | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Special |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 1,682 | 259 |
| Girls / boys | 808 / 874 | 115 / 144 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 314 | 13 |
| Year 12 cohort | 216 | 53 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -3% | +96% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1001 | 942 |
| ICSEA percentile | 47th | 22th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 6% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 32% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 125.9 | 20.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 44.8 | 38.0 |
| Language background other than English | 22% | 2% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 16% |
| Suburb | Murrumba Downs 4503 | North Lakes 4509 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | murrumbassc.eq.edu.au | www.ymcabrisbane.org/services/vocational-school |
The verdict
- •Murrumba State Secondary College has the higher ICSEA (1001 vs 942), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay has fewer students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.4).
- •Murrumba State Secondary College is the larger school with 1,682 students compared with 259.
- •Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay has grown faster over five years (96% vs -3%).
- •Murrumba State Secondary College is a government school while Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay is an independent 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 Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay?
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 Murrumba State Secondary College and Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Murrumba Downs and North Lakes in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Murrumba State Secondary College has 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay has 12.6.
How do Murrumba State Secondary College and Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay rank in QLD?
Murrumba State Secondary College is 143rd of 269 and Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay is unranked among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.