McDowall State School
McDowall State School is a government primary school in Mcdowall, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1120, it sits in the 89th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 988 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 42% have a language background other than English.
Mcdowall QLD 4053. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How McDowall State School compares
By ICSEA, McDowall State School ranks 68th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 25 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Northside Christian College, an independent combined school 0.7 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. McDowall State School scores 1120, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For McDowall State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Mcdowall
McDowall State School is located in McDowall, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,486/wk and median rent of $470/wk. Population: 7,612.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
McDowall suburb profileSchools near McDowall State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs McDowall State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Everton Park | 0.7 km | 1145 | 25 higher | 1,245 |
| Everton Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Everton Park | 1.2 km | 1084 | 36 lower | 558 |
| Prince of Peace Lutheran CollegeIndependent Primary · Everton Park | 1.3 km | 1104 | 16 lower | 653 |
| Stafford Heights State SchoolGovernment Primary · Stafford Heights | 2.1 km | 986 | 134 lower | 303 |
| Everton Park State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Everton Park | 2.3 km | 1001 | 119 lower | 482 |
| Queen of Apostles Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Stafford | 2.6 km | 1106 | 14 lower | 296 |
| Craigslea State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Chermside West | 2.6 km | 1070 | 50 lower | 1,236 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is McDowall State School a government school?
Yes, McDowall State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does McDowall State School offer?
McDowall State School offers Prep-6.
What is McDowall State School's ICSEA score?
McDowall State School has an ICSEA score of 1120, placing it in the 89th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend McDowall State School?
McDowall State School has 988 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near McDowall State School?
The nearest schools to McDowall State School are Northside Christian College (0.7 km), Everton Park State School (1.2 km), Prince of Peace Lutheran College (1.3 km).
Where is McDowall State School located?
McDowall State School is located in Mcdowall, QLD 4053. Visit the school website at https://mcdowallss.eq.edu.au.