Balmoral State High School vs Sts Peter and Paul's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 908 m 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
Sts Peter and Paul's School
Bulimba · Catholic primary · Prep-6
548 students · ICSEA 1156
| Measure | Balmoral State High School Balmoral QLD | Sts Peter and Paul's School Bulimba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #20 of 269 | #88 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #266 of 1,472 | #930 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Catholic |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 929 | 548 |
| Girls / boys | 416 / 513 | 281 / 267 |
| Foundation intake | – | 94 |
| Year 7 cohort | 148 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 130 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +27% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1047 | 1156 |
| ICSEA percentile | 67th | 96th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 61% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 18% | 0% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 18.1 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 77.3 | 30.2 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 30.9 | 10.1 |
| Language background other than English | 28% | 4% |
| Indigenous students | 4% | 1% |
| Suburb | Balmoral 4171 | Bulimba 4171 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | balmoralshs.eq.edu.au | www.stspp.qld.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (71.0 vs 71.0).
- •Sts Peter and Paul's School has the higher ICSEA (1156 vs 1047), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Balmoral State High School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 18.1).
- •Balmoral State High School is the larger school with 929 students compared with 548.
- •Balmoral State High School has grown faster over five years (27% vs -18%).
- •Balmoral State High School is a government school while Sts Peter and Paul's School is a catholic 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 Balmoral State High School better than Sts Peter and Paul's School?
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 Balmoral State High School and Sts Peter and Paul's School?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Balmoral and Bulimba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Balmoral State High School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Sts Peter and Paul's School has 18.1.
How do Balmoral State High School and Sts Peter and Paul's School rank in QLD?
Balmoral State High School is 20th of 269 and Sts Peter and Paul's School is 88th of 804 among secondary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.