Morningside State School vs Norman Park 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.
Morningside State School
Morningside · Government primary · Prep-6
475 students · ICSEA 1075
Norman Park State School
Norman Park · Government primary · Prep-6
364 students · ICSEA 1119
| Measure | Morningside State School Morningside QLD | Norman Park State School Norman Park QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 804 | #129 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1033 of 4,908 | #1312 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 475 | 364 |
| Girls / boys | 257 / 218 | 201 / 163 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 47 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -18% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1119 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 89th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 47% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.2 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.1 | 23.9 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 11.3 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 29% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 1% |
| Suburb | Morningside 4170 | Norman Park 4170 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Brisbane |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | morningsidess.eq.edu.au | normanparkss.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Morningside State School scores higher on the Success Index (69.7 vs 66.7).
- •Norman Park State School has the higher ICSEA (1119 vs 1075), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morningside State School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.2).
- •Morningside State School is the larger school with 475 students compared with 364.
- •Morningside State School has grown faster over five years (-4% vs -18%).
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 Morningside State School better than Norman Park State School?
On the Success Index, Morningside State School ranks higher (69.7 vs 66.7 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 Morningside State School and Norman Park State School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Morningside and Norman Park in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Morningside State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Norman Park State School has 15.2.
How do Morningside State School and Norman Park State School rank in QLD?
Morningside State School is 105th of 804 and Norman Park State School is 129th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.