Newmarket State School
Newmarket State School is a government primary school in Newmarket, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1140, it sits in the 93rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 448 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 35% have a language background other than English.
Newmarket QLD 4051. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Newmarket State School compares
By ICSEA, Newmarket State School ranks 35th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 34 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 14th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Ambrose's Primary School, a Catholic 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. Newmarket State School scores 1140, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Newmarket State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Newmarket
Newmarket State School is located in Newmarket, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,251/wk and median rent of $383/wk. Population: 5,083.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Newmarket suburb profileSchools near Newmarket State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Newmarket State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilston State SchoolGovernment Primary · Grange | 1.1 km | 1165 | 25 higher | 840 |
| St Columba's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Wilston | 1.4 km | 1155 | 15 higher | 495 |
| Oakleigh State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashgrove | 1.9 km | 1153 | 13 higher | 496 |
| Enoggera State SchoolGovernment Primary · Enoggera | 1.9 km | 1128 | 12 lower | 390 |
| Mt St Michael's CollegeCatholic Combined · Ashgrove | 2.1 km | 1155 | 15 higher | 849 |
| Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolCatholic Primary · Enoggera | 2.1 km | 1104 | 36 lower | 303 |
| Kelvin Grove State CollegeGovernment Combined · Kelvin Grove | 2.1 km | 1135 | 5 lower | 3,617 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Newmarket State School a government school?
Yes, Newmarket State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Newmarket State School offer?
Newmarket State School offers Prep-6.
What is Newmarket State School's ICSEA score?
Newmarket State School has an ICSEA score of 1140, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Newmarket State School?
Newmarket State School has 448 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Newmarket State School?
The nearest schools to Newmarket State School are St Ambrose's Primary School (0.9 km), Wilston State School (1.1 km), St Columba's Primary School (1.4 km).
Where is Newmarket State School located?
Newmarket State School is located in Newmarket, QLD 4051. Visit the school website at https://newmarketss.eq.edu.au.