Chinchilla State School
Chinchilla State School is a government primary school in Chinchilla, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 912, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 453 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 26% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Chinchilla QLD 4413. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Chinchilla State School compares
By ICSEA, Chinchilla State School ranks 919th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Joseph's School, a Catholic primary school 0.3 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. Chinchilla State School scores 912, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Chinchilla
Chinchilla State School is located in Chinchilla, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,549/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 7,068.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Chinchilla suburb profileSchools near Chinchilla State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Chinchilla State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Chinchilla | 0.3 km | 1002 | 90 higher | 288 |
| Chinchilla State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chinchilla | 1.1 km | 941 | 29 higher | 572 |
| Chinchilla Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Chinchilla | 1.4 km | 1004 | 92 higher | 462 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chinchilla State School a government school?
Yes, Chinchilla State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Chinchilla State School offer?
Chinchilla State School offers Prep-6.
What is Chinchilla State School's ICSEA score?
Chinchilla State School has an ICSEA score of 912, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Chinchilla State School?
Chinchilla State School has 453 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Chinchilla State School?
The nearest schools to Chinchilla State School are St Joseph's School (0.3 km), Chinchilla State High School (1.1 km), Chinchilla Christian College (1.4 km).
Where is Chinchilla State School located?
Chinchilla State School is located in Chinchilla, QLD 4413. Visit the school website at https://chinchilss.eq.edu.au.