Aurukun State School
Aurukun State School is a government combined school in Aurukun, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 694, it sits in the 1st percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 227 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 98% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 95% have a language background other than English.
Aurukun QLD 4892. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Aurukun State School compares
By ICSEA, Aurukun State School ranks 319th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km.
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. Aurukun State School scores 694, well below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Aurukun
Aurukun State School is located in Aurukun, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,069/wk and median rent of $125/wk. Population: 1,101.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Aurukun suburb profileFrequently Asked Questions
Is Aurukun State School a government school?
Yes, Aurukun State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Aurukun State School offer?
Aurukun State School offers Prep-12.
What is Aurukun State School's ICSEA score?
Aurukun State School has an ICSEA score of 694, placing it in the 1st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Aurukun State School?
Aurukun State School has 227 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
Where is Aurukun State School located?
Aurukun State School is located in Aurukun, QLD 4892. Visit the school website at https://aurukunss.eq.edu.au.