Lourdes Hill College vs Morningside State School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Queensland, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Lourdes Hill College
Hawthorne · Catholic combined · 5-12
1,225 students · ICSEA 1120
Morningside State School
Morningside · Government primary · Prep-6
475 students · ICSEA 1075
| Measure | Lourdes Hill College Hawthorne QLD | Morningside State School Morningside QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 64 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #72 of 275 | #105 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #398 of 1,259 | #1033 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Catholic | Government |
| Type | Combined | Primary |
| Year range | 5-12 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 1,225 | 475 |
| Girls / boys | 1,225 / – | 257 / 218 |
| Foundation intake | – | 69 |
| Year 7 cohort | 173 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | 187 | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1120 | 1075 |
| ICSEA percentile | 89th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 47% | 38% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 3% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 81.3 | 34.1 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 67.6 | 17.8 |
| Language background other than English | 12% | 24% |
| Indigenous students | 2% | 7% |
| Suburb | Hawthorne 4171 | Morningside 4170 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.lhc.qld.edu.au | morningsidess.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Morningside State School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 63.7).
- •Lourdes Hill College has the higher ICSEA (1120 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morningside State School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Lourdes Hill College is the larger school with 1,225 students compared with 475.
- •Lourdes Hill College is a catholic school while Morningside 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 Lourdes Hill College better than Morningside State School?
On the Success Index, Morningside State School ranks higher (69.7 vs 63.7 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 Lourdes Hill College and Morningside State School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Morningside in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Lourdes Hill College has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Morningside State School has 13.9.
How do Lourdes Hill College and Morningside State School rank in QLD?
Lourdes Hill College is 72nd of 275 and Morningside State School is 105th of 804 among combined schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.