Birali Steiner School vs Morayfield East State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 6.9 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Birali Steiner School
Beachmere · Independent combined · Prep-10
157 students · ICSEA 1014
Morayfield East State School
Morayfield · Government primary · Prep-6
982 students · ICSEA 931
| Measure | Birali Steiner School Beachmere QLD | Morayfield East State School Morayfield QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #152 of 275 | #595 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #736 of 1,259 | #4075 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Independent | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-10 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 157 | 982 |
| Girls / boys | 96 / 61 | 459 / 523 |
| Foundation intake | 19 | 153 |
| Year 7 cohort | 16 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +101% | +7% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1014 | 931 |
| ICSEA percentile | 53th | 18th |
| Top SEA quarter | 11% | 2% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 23% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 13.1 | 74.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 12.4 | 43.0 |
| Language background other than English | 9% | 11% |
| Indigenous students | 9% | 17% |
| Suburb | Beachmere 4510 | Morayfield 4506 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Moreton Bay |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.biralisteiner.qld.edu.au/ | morayfieldeastss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Birali Steiner School scores higher on the Success Index (46.1 vs 30.6).
- •Birali Steiner School has the higher ICSEA (1014 vs 931), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Birali Steiner School has fewer students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Morayfield East State School is the larger school with 982 students compared with 157.
- •Birali Steiner School has grown faster over five years (101% vs 7%).
- •Birali Steiner School is a independent school while Morayfield East State School is a government 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 Birali Steiner School better than Morayfield East State School?
On the Success Index, Birali Steiner School ranks higher (46.1 vs 30.6 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 Birali Steiner School and Morayfield East State School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Beachmere and Morayfield in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Birali Steiner School has 12.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morayfield East State School has 13.2.
How do Birali Steiner School and Morayfield East State School rank in QLD?
Birali Steiner School is 152nd of 275 and Morayfield East State School is 595th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.