Bulimba State School vs Morningside State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 1.2 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bulimba State School
Bulimba · Government primary · Prep-6
612 students · ICSEA 1124
Morningside State School
Morningside · Government primary · Prep-6
475 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Bulimba State School Bulimba QLD | Morningside State School Morningside QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #99 of 804 | #105 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1010 of 4,908 | #1033 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 612 | 475 |
| Girls / boys | 275 / 337 | 257 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | 90 | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -27% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1124 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 90th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 50% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 43.4 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 16.6 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 1% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bulimba 4171 | Morningside 4170 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | bulimbass.eq.edu.au | morningsidess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (70.0 vs 69.7).
- •Bulimba State School has the higher ICSEA (1124 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Bulimba State School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 475.
- •Morningside State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -27%).
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 Bulimba State School better than Morningside State 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 Bulimba State School and Morningside State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bulimba and Morningside in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bulimba State School has 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morningside State School has 13.9.
How do Bulimba State School and Morningside State School rank in QLD?
Bulimba State School is 99th of 804 and Morningside State School is 105th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.