Balmoral State High School vs Morningside State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.1 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
Morningside State School
Morningside · Government primary · Prep-6
475 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Balmoral State High School Balmoral QLD | Morningside State School Morningside QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 269 | #105 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #266 of 1,472 | #1033 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 929 | 475 |
| Girls / boys | 416 / 513 | 257 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | – | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 148 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 130 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.3 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 7% |
| Suburb | Balmoral 4171 | Morningside 4170 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balmoralshs.eq.edu.au | morningsidess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Balmoral State High School scores higher on the Success Index (71.0 vs 69.7).
- •Morningside State School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1047), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balmoral State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
- •Balmoral State High School is the larger school with 929 students compared with 475.
- •Balmoral State High School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -4%).
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 Morningside State School?
On the Success Index, Balmoral State High School ranks higher (71.0 vs 69.7 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 Morningside State School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Balmoral and Morningside in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balmoral State High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morningside State School has 13.9.
How do Balmoral State High School and Morningside State School rank in QLD?
Balmoral State High School is 20th of 269 and Morningside State School is 105th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.