Balaclava State School vs St George State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1268 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balaclava State School
Mooroobool · Government primary · Prep-6
381 students · ICSEA 797
St George State School
St George · Government primary · Prep-6
149 students · ICSEA 794
| Measure | Balaclava State School Mooroobool QLD | St George State School St George QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 24 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #700 of 804 | #724 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4568 of 4,908 | #4679 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 381 | 149 |
| Girls / boys | 186 / 195 | 74 / 75 |
| Foundation intake | 70 | 21 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +0% | -22% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 797 | 794 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 2% | 4% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 76% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 7.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 32.3 | 19.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 38.0 | 11.8 |
| Language background other than English | 44% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 61% | 62% |
| Suburb | Mooroobool 4870 | St George 4487 |
| Council area | Cairns | Balonne |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional | Remote |
| Website | balaclavass.eq.edu.au | stgeorgess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Balaclava State School scores higher on the Success Index (23.9 vs 22.1).
- •Balaclava State School has the higher ICSEA (797 vs 794), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •St George State School has fewer students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.8).
- •Balaclava State School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 149.
- •Balaclava State School has grown faster over five years (0% vs -22%).
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 Balaclava State School better than St George State School?
On the Success Index, Balaclava State School ranks higher (23.9 vs 22.1 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 Balaclava State School and St George State School?
About 1268 km in a straight line, between Mooroobool and St George in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balaclava State School has 11.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and St George State School has 7.8.
How do Balaclava State School and St George State School rank in QLD?
Balaclava State School is 700th of 804 and St George State School is 724th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.