Balmoral State High School vs Centenary State High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Queensland, 16 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Balmoral State High School
Balmoral · Government high school · 7-12
929 students · ICSEA 1047
Centenary State High School
Jindalee · Government high school · 7-12
1,719 students · ICSEA 1049
| Measure | Balmoral State High School Balmoral QLD | Centenary State High School Jindalee QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 269 | #67 of 269 |
| National rank (type) | #266 of 1,472 | #524 of 1,472 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| Students | 929 | 1,719 |
| Girls / boys | 416 / 513 | 829 / 890 |
| Foundation intake | – | – |
| Year 7 cohort | 148 | 296 |
| Year 12 cohort | 130 | 277 |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | +3% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1049 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 68th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 22% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.3 | 128.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 54.1 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 38% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 3% |
| Suburb | Balmoral 4171 | Jindalee 4074 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balmoralshs.eq.edu.au | centenaryshs.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Balmoral State High School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 59.7).
- •Centenary State High School has the higher ICSEA (1049 vs 1047), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balmoral State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.3).
- •Centenary State High School is the larger school with 1,719 students compared with 929.
- •Balmoral State High School has grown faster over five years (27% vs 3%).
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 Balmoral State High School better than Centenary State High School?
On the Success Index, Balmoral State High School ranks higher (71.0 vs 59.7 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 Balmoral State High School and Centenary State High School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Balmoral and Jindalee in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balmoral State High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Centenary State High School has 13.3.
How do Balmoral State High School and Centenary State High School rank in QLD?
Balmoral State High School is 20th of 269 and Centenary State High School is 67th of 269 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.