Payne Road State School
Payne Road State School is a government primary school in The Gap, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1120, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 299 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
The Gap QLD 4061. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Payne Road State School compares
By ICSEA, Payne Road State School ranks 68th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 13th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Gap State High School, a government secondary school 0.5 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. Payne Road State School scores 1120, above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Payne Road State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Payne Road State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gap State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · The Gap | 0.5 km | 1123 | 3 higher | 1,702 |
| The Gap State SchoolGovernment Primary · The Gap | 1.0 km | 1145 | 25 higher | 565 |
| Hilder Road State SchoolGovernment Primary · The Gap | 2.0 km | 1145 | 25 higher | 434 |
| Bardon State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bardon | 2.4 km | 1147 | 27 higher | 254 |
| Ashgrove State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashgrove | 2.5 km | 1183 | 63 higher | 626 |
| Marist College AshgroveCatholic Combined · Ashgrove | 2.9 km | 1139 | 19 higher | 1,827 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Bardon | 3.0 km | 1170 | 50 higher | 368 |
| Stuartholme SchoolCatholic Combined · Toowong | 3.2 km | 1159 | 39 higher | 815 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Payne Road State School a government school?
Yes, Payne Road State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Payne Road State School offer?
Payne Road State School offers Prep-6.
What is Payne Road State School's ICSEA score?
Payne Road State School has an ICSEA score of 1120, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Payne Road State School?
Payne Road State School has 299 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Payne Road State School?
The nearest schools to Payne Road State School are The Gap State High School (0.5 km), The Gap State School (1.0 km), St Peter Chanel Primary School (1.3 km).
Where is Payne Road State School located?
Payne Road State School is located in The Gap, QLD 4061. Visit the school website at https://payneroadss.eq.edu.au.