Glenella State School
Glenella State School is a government primary school in Glenella, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 977, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 234 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Glenella QLD 4740. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Glenella State School compares
By ICSEA, Glenella State School ranks 570th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Northview State School, a government primary school 1.3 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. Glenella State School scores 977, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Glenella
Glenella State School is located in Glenella, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,535/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 4,545.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Glenella suburb profileSchools near Glenella State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Glenella State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Pleasant | 1.3 km | 991 | 14 higher | 331 |
| Holy Spirit CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Pleasant | 1.5 km | 1023 | 46 higher | 1,139 |
| Emmanuel Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mount Pleasant | 1.5 km | 1025 | 48 higher | 597 |
| Fitzgerald State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Mackay | 2.1 km | 955 | 22 lower | 632 |
| Mackay North State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Mackay | 2.6 km | 958 | 19 lower | 1,253 |
| Carlisle Adventist CollegeIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 2.8 km | 990 | 13 higher | 281 |
| Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior CampusIndependent Primary · North Mackay | 2.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay West | 3.4 km | 1031 | 54 higher | 569 |
| Mackay Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · North Mackay | 3.5 km | 1000 | 23 higher | 879 |
| Whitsunday Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 3.5 km | 1102 | 125 higher | 1,151 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glenella State School a government school?
Yes, Glenella State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Glenella State School offer?
Glenella State School offers Prep-6.
What is Glenella State School's ICSEA score?
Glenella State School has an ICSEA score of 977, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Glenella State School?
Glenella State School has 234 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Glenella State School?
The nearest schools to Glenella State School are Northview State School (1.3 km), Holy Spirit College (1.5 km), Emmanuel Catholic Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Glenella State School located?
Glenella State School is located in Glenella, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at https://glenellass.eq.edu.au.