Balmoral State High School
Balmoral State High School is a government secondary school in Balmoral, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1047, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 929 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Balmoral QLD 4171. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Balmoral State High School compares
By ICSEA, Balmoral State High School ranks 54th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bulimba State School, a government primary school 0.9 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 against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Balmoral State High School scores 1047, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Balmoral State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Balmoral State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulimba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bulimba | 0.9 km | 1124 | 77 higher | 612 |
| Sts Peter and Paul's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bulimba | 0.9 km | 1156 | 109 higher | 548 |
| Morningside State SchoolGovernment Primary · Morningside | 1.1 km | 1075 | 28 higher | 475 |
| Cannon Hill Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Cannon Hill | 1.4 km | 1174 | 127 higher | 1,355 |
| Cannon Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Cannon Hill | 1.7 km | 1051 | 4 higher | 319 |
| St Oliver Plunkett SchoolCatholic Primary · Cannon Hill | 1.9 km | 1112 | 65 higher | 615 |
| Lourdes Hill CollegeCatholic Combined · Hawthorne | 2.0 km | 1120 | 73 higher | 1,225 |
| Norman Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Norman Park | 2.3 km | 1119 | 72 higher | 364 |
| Seven Hills State SchoolGovernment Primary · Seven Hills | 2.6 km | 1123 | 76 higher | 487 |
| Hamilton State SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamilton | 2.6 km | 1050 | 3 higher | 248 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balmoral State High School a government school?
Yes, Balmoral State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Balmoral State High School offer?
Balmoral State High School offers 7-12.
What is Balmoral State High School's ICSEA score?
Balmoral State High School has an ICSEA score of 1047, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Balmoral State High School?
Balmoral State High School has 929 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Balmoral State High School?
The nearest schools to Balmoral State High School are Bulimba State School (0.9 km), Sts Peter and Paul's School (0.9 km), Morningside State School (1.1 km).
Where is Balmoral State High School located?
Balmoral State High School is located in Balmoral, QLD 4171. Visit the school website at https://balmoralshs.eq.edu.au.