Ironside State School
Ironside State School is a government primary school in St Lucia, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1178, it sits in the 98th percentile nationally and is well above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 895 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 74% of students have a language background other than English.
St Lucia QLD 4067. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Ironside State School compares
By ICSEA, Ironside State School ranks 4th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 27 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Indooroopilly State High School, a government secondary school 1.2 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. Ironside State School scores 1178, well above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Ironside State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About St Lucia
Ironside State School is located in St Lucia, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,761/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 12,220.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
St Lucia suburb profileSchools near Ironside State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Ironside State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indooroopilly State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Indooroopilly | 1.2 km | 1138 | 40 lower | 2,924 |
| St Peters Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Indooroopilly | 1.4 km | 1183 | 5 higher | 2,330 |
| Brigidine CollegeCatholic Combined · Indooroopilly | 1.5 km | 1129 | 49 lower | 980 |
| Brisbane Boys' CollegeIndependent Combined · Toowong | 1.7 km | 1164 | 14 lower | 1,393 |
| St Ignatius SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowong | 1.9 km | 1158 | 20 lower | 272 |
| Toowong State SchoolGovernment Primary · Toowong | 2.2 km | 1121 | 57 lower | 463 |
| Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and TechnologyGovernment Secondary · Toowong | 2.3 km | 1220 | 42 higher | 1,358 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ironside State School a government school?
Yes, Ironside State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Ironside State School offer?
Ironside State School offers Prep-6.
What is Ironside State School's ICSEA score?
Ironside State School has an ICSEA score of 1178, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Ironside State School?
Ironside State School has 895 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Ironside State School?
The nearest schools to Ironside State School are Indooroopilly State High School (1.2 km), St Peters Lutheran College (1.4 km), Brigidine College (1.5 km).
Where is Ironside State School located?
Ironside State School is located in St Lucia, QLD 4067. Visit the school website at https://ironsidess.eq.edu.au.