Brisbane School of Distance Education vs Norman Park State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Brisbane School of Distance Education
Coorparoo · Government combined · Prep-12
3,100 students · ICSEA 1038
Norman Park State School
Norman Park · Government primary · Prep-6
364 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Brisbane School of Distance Education Coorparoo QLD | Norman Park State School Norman Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 52 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #123 of 275 | #129 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #616 of 1,259 | #1312 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 3,100 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 1,883 / 1,217 | 201 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 10 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | 128 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 776 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -13% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1038 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 63th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 22% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 22% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 221.6 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 65.9 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 17% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 6% | 1% |
| Suburb | Coorparoo 4151 | Norman Park 4170 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | brisbanesde.eq.edu.au | normanparkss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Norman Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (66.7 vs 51.7).
- •Norman Park State School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1038), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Brisbane School of Distance Education has fewer students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.2).
- •Brisbane School of Distance Education is the larger school with 3,100 students compared with 364.
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 Brisbane School of Distance Education better than Norman Park State School?
On the Success Index, Norman Park State School ranks higher (66.7 vs 51.7 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 Brisbane School of Distance Education and Norman Park State School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Coorparoo and Norman Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Brisbane School of Distance Education has 9.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norman Park State School has 15.2.
How do Brisbane School of Distance Education and Norman Park State School rank in QLD?
Brisbane School of Distance Education is 123rd of 275 and Norman Park State School is 129th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.