Southport State School
Southport State School is a government primary school in Southport, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1012, it sits in the 53rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 538 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 58% have a language background other than English.
Southport QLD 4215. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Southport State School compares
By ICSEA, Southport State School ranks 380th 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 10th-highest ICSEA and the 10th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The BUSY School - Southport Campus, an independent 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. Southport State School scores 1012, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Southport State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Southport State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilda's SchoolIndependent Combined · Southport | 0.9 km | 1135 | 123 higher | 1,258 |
| Southport State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Southport | 0.9 km | 1031 | 19 higher | 2,231 |
| Southport Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Southport | 1.2 km | 1027 | 15 higher | 212 |
| Musgrave Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southport | 1.5 km | 1028 | 16 higher | 636 |
| Men of Business AcademyIndependent Secondary · Southport | 1.5 km | 993 | 19 lower | 238 |
| Keebra Park State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Southport | 1.6 km | 968 | 44 lower | 1,001 |
| Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ashmore | 1.7 km | 1074 | 62 higher | 815 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southport State School a government school?
Yes, Southport State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Southport State School offer?
Southport State School offers Prep-6.
What is Southport State School's ICSEA score?
Southport State School has an ICSEA score of 1012, placing it in the 53rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Southport State School?
Southport State School has 538 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Southport State School?
The nearest schools to Southport State School are The BUSY School - Southport Campus (0.5 km), St Hilda's School (0.9 km), Southport State High School (0.9 km).
Where is Southport State School located?
Southport State School is located in Southport, QLD 4215. Visit the school website at https://southportss.eq.edu.au.