Emerald State School
Emerald State School is a government primary school in Emerald, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 948, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 295 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Emerald QLD 4720. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Emerald State School compares
By ICSEA, Emerald State School ranks 749th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.2 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. Emerald State School scores 948, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Emerald State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Emerald State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emerald | 0.2 km | 1021 | 73 higher | 482 |
| Emerald State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Emerald | 1.2 km | 945 | 3 lower | 847 |
| Emerald North State SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerald | 1.2 km | 878 | 70 lower | 314 |
| Capricornia School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Emerald | 1.3 km | 960 | 12 higher | 5,463 |
| Denison State SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerald | 1.4 km | 948 | same | 364 |
| Marist CollegeCatholic Secondary · Emerald | 2.4 km | 999 | 51 higher | 697 |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emerald | 4.1 km | 990 | 42 higher | 323 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emerald State School a government school?
Yes, Emerald State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Emerald State School offer?
Emerald State School offers Prep-6.
What is Emerald State School's ICSEA score?
Emerald State School has an ICSEA score of 948, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Emerald State School?
Emerald State School has 295 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Emerald State School?
The nearest schools to Emerald State School are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.2 km), Emerald State High School (1.2 km), Emerald North State School (1.2 km).
Where is Emerald State School located?
Emerald State School is located in Emerald, QLD 4720. Visit the school website at https://emeraldss.eq.edu.au.