Morningside State School vs Tallebudgera State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 83 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
Tallebudgera State School
Tallebudgera · Government primary · Prep-6
751 students · ICSEA 1074
| Measure | Morningside State School Morningside QLD | Tallebudgera State School Tallebudgera QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 70 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank (type) | #105 of 804 | #104 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #1033 of 4,908 | #1027 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 475 | 751 |
| Girls / boys | 257 / 218 | 337 / 414 |
| Foundation intake | 69 | 104 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -4% | -1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 1075 | 1074 |
| ICSEA percentile | 77th | 77th |
| Top SEA quarter | 38% | 31% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 14% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 34.1 | 50.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 17.8 | 19.2 |
| Language background other than English | 24% | 9% |
| Indigenous students | 7% | 4% |
| Suburb | Morningside 4170 | Tallebudgera 4228 |
| Council area | Brisbane | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | morningsidess.eq.edu.au | tallebudgerass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (69.7 vs 69.9).
- •Morningside State School has the higher ICSEA (1075 vs 1074), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Morningside State School has fewer students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.0).
- •Tallebudgera State School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 475.
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 Tallebudgera 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 Morningside State School and Tallebudgera State School?
About 83 km in a straight line, between Morningside and Tallebudgera in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Morningside State School has 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Tallebudgera State School has 15.0.
How do Morningside State School and Tallebudgera State School rank in QLD?
Morningside State School is 105th of 804 and Tallebudgera State School is 104th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.