Sandgate State School
Sandgate State School is a government primary school in Sandgate, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1057, it sits in the 71st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 387 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Sandgate QLD 4017. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sandgate State School compares
By ICSEA, Sandgate State School ranks 195th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Sacred Heart Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Sandgate State School scores 1057, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Sandgate State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sandgate State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate District State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Deagon | 1.3 km | 1010 | 47 lower | 993 |
| Shorncliffe State SchoolGovernment Primary · Shorncliffe | 1.5 km | 1122 | 65 higher | 344 |
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Combined · Shorncliffe | 1.8 km | 1092 | 35 higher | 1,410 |
| Nashville State SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 2.1 km | 1058 | 1 higher | 331 |
| St John Fisher CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bracken Ridge | 2.3 km | 1063 | 6 higher | 714 |
| Bracken Ridge State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bracken Ridge | 2.4 km | 968 | 89 lower | 304 |
| Bracken Ridge State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bracken Ridge | 2.6 km | 981 | 76 lower | 626 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Bracken Ridge | 3.1 km | 1074 | 17 higher | 707 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandgate State School a government school?
Yes, Sandgate State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sandgate State School offer?
Sandgate State School offers Prep-6.
What is Sandgate State School's ICSEA score?
Sandgate State School has an ICSEA score of 1057, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sandgate State School?
Sandgate State School has 387 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sandgate State School?
The nearest schools to Sandgate State School are Sacred Heart Primary School (0.4 km), Sandgate District State High School (1.3 km), Shorncliffe State School (1.5 km).
Where is Sandgate State School located?
Sandgate State School is located in Sandgate, QLD 4017. Visit the school website at https://sandgatess.eq.edu.au.