Talara Primary College
Talara Primary College is a government primary school in Currimundi, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1035, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 974 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Currimundi QLD 4551. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Talara Primary College compares
By ICSEA, Talara Primary College ranks 275th 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 largest enrolment. The nearest school is Meridan State College, a government combined school 1.5 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. Talara Primary College scores 1035, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Currimundi
Talara Primary College is located in Currimundi, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,467/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 6,570.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Currimundi suburb profileSchools near Talara Primary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Talara Primary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridan State CollegeGovernment Combined · Meridan Plains | 1.5 km | 1013 | 22 lower | 1,795 |
| Currimundi State SchoolGovernment Primary · Currimundi | 1.9 km | 1041 | 6 higher | 619 |
| Currimundi Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Dicky Beach | 1.9 km | 1006 | 29 lower | 177 |
| Pacific Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Meridan Plains | 2.0 km | 1114 | 79 higher | 1,204 |
| Caloundra State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Caloundra | 2.5 km | 1004 | 31 lower | 1,316 |
| Caloundra Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Caloundra | 3.0 km | 1058 | 23 higher | 438 |
| Caloundra State SchoolGovernment Primary · Caloundra | 3.2 km | 1027 | 8 lower | 481 |
| Kawana Waters State CollegeGovernment Combined · Bokarina | 3.6 km | 1034 | 1 lower | 2,495 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary SchoolCatholic Primary · Caloundra | 3.8 km | 1092 | 57 higher | 321 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Talara Primary College a government school?
Yes, Talara Primary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Talara Primary College offer?
Talara Primary College offers Prep-6.
What is Talara Primary College's ICSEA score?
Talara Primary College has an ICSEA score of 1035, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Talara Primary College?
Talara Primary College has 974 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Talara Primary College?
The nearest schools to Talara Primary College are Meridan State College (1.5 km), Currimundi State School (1.9 km), Currimundi Special School (1.9 km).
Where is Talara Primary College located?
Talara Primary College is located in Currimundi, QLD 4551. Visit the school website at https://talacollss.eq.edu.au.