Bulimba State School
Bulimba State School is a government primary school in Bulimba, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1124, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 612 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 24% have a language background other than English.
Bulimba QLD 4171. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bulimba State School compares
By ICSEA, Bulimba State School ranks 60th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 29 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sts Peter and Paul's School, a Catholic primary school 0.7 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. Bulimba State School scores 1124, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Bulimba
Bulimba State School is located in Bulimba, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,805/wk and median rent of $500/wk. Population: 7,623.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bulimba suburb profileSchools near Bulimba State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bulimba State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sts Peter and Paul's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bulimba | 0.7 km | 1156 | 32 higher | 548 |
| Balmoral State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Balmoral | 0.9 km | 1047 | 77 lower | 929 |
| Morningside State SchoolGovernment Primary · Morningside | 1.2 km | 1075 | 49 lower | 475 |
| Lourdes Hill CollegeCatholic Combined · Hawthorne | 2.0 km | 1120 | 4 lower | 1,225 |
| New Farm State SchoolGovernment Primary · New Farm | 2.1 km | 1112 | 12 lower | 539 |
| Cannon Hill Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Cannon Hill | 2.3 km | 1174 | 50 higher | 1,355 |
| Holy Spirit SchoolCatholic Primary · New Farm | 2.3 km | 1138 | 14 higher | 265 |
| Norman Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Norman Park | 2.4 km | 1119 | 5 lower | 364 |
| Ascot State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ascot | 2.4 km | 1138 | 14 higher | 631 |
| Hamilton State SchoolGovernment Primary · Hamilton | 2.4 km | 1050 | 74 lower | 248 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bulimba State School a government school?
Yes, Bulimba State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bulimba State School offer?
Bulimba State School offers Prep-6.
What is Bulimba State School's ICSEA score?
Bulimba State School has an ICSEA score of 1124, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bulimba State School?
Bulimba State School has 612 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bulimba State School?
The nearest schools to Bulimba State School are Sts Peter and Paul's School (0.7 km), Balmoral State High School (0.9 km), Morningside State School (1.2 km).
Where is Bulimba State School located?
Bulimba State School is located in Bulimba, QLD 4171. Visit the school website at https://bulimbass.eq.edu.au.