Edge Hill State School
Edge Hill State School is a government primary school in Edge Hill, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1016, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 864 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 43% have a language background other than English.
Edge Hill QLD 4870. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Edge Hill State School compares
By ICSEA, Edge Hill State School ranks 356th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mother of Good Counsel School, a Catholic primary school 1.6 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. Edge Hill State School scores 1016, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Edge Hill
Edge Hill State School is located in Edge Hill, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,674/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 4,088.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Edge Hill suburb profileSchools near Edge Hill State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Edge Hill State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother of Good Counsel SchoolCatholic Primary · Cairns North | 1.6 km | 1091 | 75 higher | 354 |
| Whitfield State SchoolGovernment Primary · Whitfield | 1.6 km | 974 | 42 lower | 774 |
| Cairns West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Manunda | 2.1 km | 784 | 232 lower | 481 |
| St Francis Xavier's SchoolCatholic Primary · Manunda | 2.1 km | 953 | 63 lower | 382 |
| Cairns School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Manunda | 2.2 km | 1024 | 8 higher | 3,692 |
| Trinity Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Manunda | 2.2 km | 908 | 108 lower | 1,784 |
| The BUSY SchoolIndependent Secondary · Cairns | 2.3 km | 975 | 41 lower | 1,780 |
| Cairns State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cairns North | 3.0 km | 1019 | 3 higher | 1,636 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Edge Hill State School a government school?
Yes, Edge Hill State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Edge Hill State School offer?
Edge Hill State School offers Prep-6.
What is Edge Hill State School's ICSEA score?
Edge Hill State School has an ICSEA score of 1016, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Edge Hill State School?
Edge Hill State School has 864 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Edge Hill State School?
The nearest schools to Edge Hill State School are Mother of Good Counsel School (1.6 km), Whitfield State School (1.6 km), Cairns West State School (2.1 km).
Where is Edge Hill State School located?
Edge Hill State School is located in Edge Hill, QLD 4870. Visit the school website at https://edgehillss.eq.edu.au.