Bellmere State School vs Morayfield State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 3.4 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bellmere State School
Bellmere · Government primary · Prep-6
695 students · ICSEA 946
Morayfield State School
Morayfield · Government primary · Prep-6
455 students · ICSEA 895
| Measure | Bellmere State School Bellmere QLD | Morayfield State School Morayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #553 of 804 | #712 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3890 of 4,908 | #4619 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 695 | 455 |
| Girls / boys | 336 / 359 | 225 / 230 |
| Foundation intake | 107 | 68 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +7% | -20% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 946 | 895 |
| ICSEA percentile | 23th | 10th |
| Top SEA quarter | 3% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 50% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 52.5 | 35.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 21.7 | 21.4 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 19% |
| Indigenous students | 14% | 23% |
| Suburb | Bellmere 4510 | Morayfield 4506 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bellmeress.eq.edu.au | morayfieldss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bellmere State School scores higher on the Success Index (33.3 vs 23.1).
- •Bellmere State School has the higher ICSEA (946 vs 895), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bellmere State School is the larger school with 695 students compared with 455.
- •Bellmere State School has grown faster over five years (7% vs -20%).
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 Bellmere State School better than Morayfield State School?
On the Success Index, Bellmere State School ranks higher (33.3 vs 23.1 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 Bellmere State School and Morayfield State School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bellmere and Morayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bellmere State School has 13.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morayfield State School has 12.8.
How do Bellmere State School and Morayfield State School rank in QLD?
Bellmere State School is 553rd of 804 and Morayfield State School is 712th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.