QLD · Government Primary
Balaclava State School
Mooroobool 4870 · Prep-6
Balaclava State School is a government primary school in Mooroobool, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 797, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 381 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 61% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 44% have a language background other than English.
How Balaclava State School compares
By ICSEA, Balaclava State School ranks 1,101st of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady Help of Christians School, a Catholic primary school 1.1 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Balaclava State School scores 797 — well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Balaclava State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Mooroobool
Balaclava State School is located in Mooroobool, QLD — a suburb with a median household income of $1,495/wk and median rent of $330/wk. Population: 7,136.
View full Mooroobool suburb profile →Schools near Balaclava State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balaclava State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolCatholic Primary · Earlville | 1.1 km | 1025 | 228 higher | 506 |
| Cairns West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Manunda | 1.4 km | 784 | 13 lower | 481 |
| St Francis Xavier's SchoolCatholic Primary · Manunda | 1.5 km | 953 | 156 higher | 382 |
| Cairns School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Manunda | 1.6 km | 1024 | 227 higher | 3,692 |
| Mooroobool Silver Lining SchoolIndependent Secondary · Mooroobool | 1.6 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Trinity Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Manunda | 1.6 km | 908 | 111 higher | 1,784 |
| Holy Spirit College - Manoora CampusCatholic Secondary · Manoora | 1.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| FNQ Vocational AcademyGovernment Secondary · Manunda | 1.9 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| The BUSY SchoolIndependent Secondary · Cairns | 2.2 km | 975 | 178 higher | 1,780 |
| Parramatta State SchoolGovernment Primary · Parramatta Park | 2.3 km | 887 | 90 higher | 482 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balaclava State School a government school?
Yes, Balaclava State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balaclava State School offer?
Balaclava State School offers Prep-6.
What is Balaclava State School's ICSEA score?
Balaclava State School has an ICSEA score of 797, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balaclava State School?
Balaclava State School has 381 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balaclava State School?
The nearest schools to Balaclava State School are Our Lady Help of Christians School (1.1 km), Cairns West State School (1.4 km), St Francis Xavier's School (1.5 km).
Where is Balaclava State School located?
Balaclava State School is located in Mooroobool, QLD 4870. Visit the school website at https://balaclavass.eq.edu.au.