Bouldercombe State School vs Mount Morgan Central State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 12 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bouldercombe State School
Bouldercombe · Government primary · Prep-6
82 students · ICSEA 937
Mount Morgan Central State School
Mount Morgan · Government primary · Prep-6
123 students · ICSEA 822
| Measure | Bouldercombe State School Bouldercombe QLD | Mount Morgan Central State School Mount Morgan QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 30 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #607 of 804 | #794 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #4139 of 4,908 | #4889 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 82 | 123 |
| Girls / boys | 49 / 33 | 66 / 57 |
| Foundation intake | 9 | 17 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -29% | -32% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 937 | 822 |
| ICSEA percentile | 20th | 3th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 1% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 44% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 5.8 | 8.3 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 4.9 | 8.2 |
| Language background other than English | 1% | 3% |
| Indigenous students | 24% | 46% |
| Suburb | Bouldercombe 4702 | Mount Morgan 4714 |
| Council area | Rockhampton | Rockhampton |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional | Inner Regional |
| Website | bouldercombess.eq.edu.au | mtmorganss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bouldercombe State School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 15.3).
- •Bouldercombe State School has the higher ICSEA (937 vs 822), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bouldercombe State School has fewer students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.8).
- •Mount Morgan Central State School is the larger school with 123 students compared with 82.
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 Bouldercombe State School better than Mount Morgan Central State School?
On the Success Index, Bouldercombe State School ranks higher (29.8 vs 15.3 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 Bouldercombe State School and Mount Morgan Central State School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Bouldercombe and Mount Morgan in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bouldercombe State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Mount Morgan Central State School has 14.8.
How do Bouldercombe State School and Mount Morgan Central State School rank in QLD?
Bouldercombe State School is 607th of 804 and Mount Morgan Central State School is 794th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.