Gowrie State School
Gowrie State School is a government primary school in Gowrie Junction, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1013, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 4% have a language background other than English.
Gowrie Junction QLD 4352. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Gowrie State School compares
By ICSEA, Gowrie State School ranks 378th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Highlands Christian College - Woolmer Campus, an independent combined school 5.2 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. Gowrie State School scores 1013, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Gowrie State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Gowrie Junction
Gowrie State School is located in Gowrie Junction, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,164/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 2,242.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Gowrie Junction suburb profileSchools near Gowrie State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Gowrie State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Heights State SchoolGovernment Primary · Wilsonton | 5.2 km | 931 | 82 lower | 342 |
| Wilsonton State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wilsonton Heights | 6.0 km | 920 | 93 lower | 904 |
| Sacred Heart Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba | 6.6 km | 998 | 15 lower | 246 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gowrie State School a government school?
Yes, Gowrie State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Gowrie State School offer?
Gowrie State School offers Prep-6.
What is Gowrie State School's ICSEA score?
Gowrie State School has an ICSEA score of 1013, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Gowrie State School?
Gowrie State School has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Gowrie State School?
The nearest schools to Gowrie State School are Highlands Christian College - Woolmer Campus (5.2 km), Fairview Heights State School (5.2 km), Wilsonton State High School (6.0 km).
Where is Gowrie State School located?
Gowrie State School is located in Gowrie Junction, QLD 4352. Visit the school website at https://gowriess.eq.edu.au.