Pialba State School
Pialba State School is a government primary school in Pialba, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 901, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 367 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 26% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Pialba QLD 4655. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Pialba State School compares
By ICSEA, Pialba State School ranks 958th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hervey Bay State High School, a government secondary school 0.3 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. Pialba State School scores 901, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Pialba State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Pialba
Pialba State School is located in Pialba, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $932/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 4,151.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pialba suburb profileSchools near Pialba State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pialba State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hervey Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pialba | 0.3 km | 963 | 62 higher | 1,280 |
| Kawungan State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kawungan | 2.6 km | 976 | 75 higher | 877 |
| Bayside Christian College Hervey BayIndependent Combined · Urraween | 2.7 km | 1010 | 109 higher | 631 |
| St James Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Urraween | 2.9 km | 1038 | 137 higher | 754 |
| Xavier Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Hervey Bay | 2.9 km | 1021 | 120 higher | 1,322 |
| Yarrilee State SchoolGovernment Primary · Urraween | 3.1 km | 965 | 64 higher | 732 |
| Urangan State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Urangan | 4.7 km | 961 | 60 higher | 1,342 |
| Fraser Coast Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Wondunna | 4.8 km | 1098 | 197 higher | 1,010 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pialba State School a government school?
Yes, Pialba State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pialba State School offer?
Pialba State School offers Prep-6.
What is Pialba State School's ICSEA score?
Pialba State School has an ICSEA score of 901, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pialba State School?
Pialba State School has 367 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pialba State School?
The nearest schools to Pialba State School are Hervey Bay State High School (0.3 km), Kawungan State School (2.6 km), Hervey Bay Special School (2.7 km).
Where is Pialba State School located?
Pialba State School is located in Pialba, QLD 4655. Visit the school website at https://pialbass.eq.edu.au.