Palm Beach State School
Palm Beach State School is a government primary school in Palm Beach, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1059, it sits in the 72nd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 894 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Palm Beach QLD 4221. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Palm Beach State School compares
By ICSEA, Palm Beach State School ranks 186th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Elanora State School, a government primary school 2.3 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. Palm Beach State School scores 1059, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Palm Beach State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Palm Beach State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elanora State SchoolGovernment Primary · Elanora | 2.3 km | 1061 | 2 higher | 924 |
| Elanora State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Elanora | 2.5 km | 1023 | 36 lower | 949 |
| Palm Beach-Currumbin State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Palm Beach | 2.6 km | 1022 | 37 lower | 2,819 |
| Burleigh Heads State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burleigh Heads | 2.9 km | 1048 | 11 lower | 458 |
| St Andrews Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Tallebudgera | 3.2 km | 1104 | 45 higher | 1,377 |
| Currumbin State SchoolGovernment Primary · Currumbin | 3.4 km | 1017 | 42 lower | 1,144 |
| Marymount CollegeCatholic Secondary · Burleigh Waters | 3.5 km | 1073 | 14 higher | 1,262 |
| Marymount Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Burleigh Waters | 3.6 km | 1085 | 26 higher | 1,020 |
| Caningeraba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burleigh Waters | 4.3 km | 1042 | 17 lower | 1,068 |
| St Augustine's Parish Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Currumbin Waters | 4.4 km | 1086 | 27 higher | 482 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palm Beach State School a government school?
Yes, Palm Beach State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Palm Beach State School offer?
Palm Beach State School offers Prep-6.
What is Palm Beach State School's ICSEA score?
Palm Beach State School has an ICSEA score of 1059, placing it in the 72nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Palm Beach State School?
Palm Beach State School has 894 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Palm Beach State School?
The nearest schools to Palm Beach State School are Elanora State School (2.3 km), Elanora State High School (2.5 km), Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School (2.6 km).
Where is Palm Beach State School located?
Palm Beach State School is located in Palm Beach, QLD 4221. Visit the school website at https://palmbeachss.eq.edu.au.