The Willows State School
The Willows State School is a government primary school in Kirwan, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 956, it sits in the 27th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 876 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 19% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Kirwan QLD 4817. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How The Willows State School compares
By ICSEA, The Willows State School ranks 696th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Indie School, Logan - Thuringowa Central Campus, an independent secondary school 1.0 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. The Willows State School scores 956, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Kirwan
The Willows State School is located in Kirwan, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,673/wk and median rent of $325/wk. Population: 20,780.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kirwan suburb profileSchools near The Willows State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs The Willows State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirwan State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kirwan | 1.2 km | 919 | 37 lower | 1,922 |
| Ryan Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Kirwan | 1.3 km | 1020 | 64 higher | 2,019 |
| Kirwan State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kirwan | 1.3 km | 927 | 29 lower | 698 |
| Weir State SchoolGovernment Primary · Thuringowa Central | 1.7 km | 838 | 118 lower | 747 |
| Carinity Education - ShalomIndependent Combined · Condon | 1.9 km | 688 | 268 lower | 237 |
| Heatley State SchoolGovernment Primary · Heatley | 3.1 km | 838 | 118 lower | 423 |
| St Benedict's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Shaw | 3.2 km | 1014 | 58 higher | 613 |
| Cranbrook State SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbrook | 3.3 km | 910 | 46 lower | 592 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Willows State School a government school?
Yes, The Willows State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does The Willows State School offer?
The Willows State School offers Prep-6.
What is The Willows State School's ICSEA score?
The Willows State School has an ICSEA score of 956, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend The Willows State School?
The Willows State School has 876 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near The Willows State School?
The nearest schools to The Willows State School are Indie School, Logan - Thuringowa Central Campus (1.0 km), Kirwan State High School (1.2 km), Ryan Catholic College (1.3 km).
Where is The Willows State School located?
The Willows State School is located in Kirwan, QLD 4817. Visit the school website at https://thewillowsss.eq.edu.au.