Benowa State School
Benowa State School is a government primary school in Benowa, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1089, it sits in the 81st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 894 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 58% have a language background other than English.
Benowa QLD 4217. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Benowa State School compares
By ICSEA, Benowa State School ranks 120th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Kevin's School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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. Benowa State School scores 1089, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Benowa
Benowa State School is located in Benowa, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,918/wk and median rent of $580/wk. Population: 9,889.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Benowa suburb profileSchools near Benowa State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Benowa State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Kevin's SchoolCatholic Primary · Benowa | 0.4 km | 1072 | 17 lower | 427 |
| Benowa State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Benowa | 0.4 km | 1064 | 25 lower | 2,129 |
| Bellevue Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashmore | 1.5 km | 1059 | 30 lower | 729 |
| Ashmore State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashmore | 2.3 km | 1040 | 49 lower | 745 |
| Emmanuel CollegeIndependent Combined · Carrara | 2.3 km | 1139 | 50 higher | 1,686 |
| Keebra Park State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Southport | 2.7 km | 968 | 121 lower | 1,001 |
| Surfers Paradise State SchoolGovernment Primary · Surfers Paradise | 3.0 km | 1035 | 54 lower | 598 |
| St Vincent's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Clear Island Waters | 3.3 km | 1091 | 2 higher | 794 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benowa State School a government school?
Yes, Benowa State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Benowa State School offer?
Benowa State School offers Prep-6.
What is Benowa State School's ICSEA score?
Benowa State School has an ICSEA score of 1089, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Benowa State School?
Benowa State School has 894 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Benowa State School?
The nearest schools to Benowa State School are St Kevin's School (0.4 km), Benowa State High School (0.4 km), Bellevue Park State School (1.5 km).
Where is Benowa State School located?
Benowa State School is located in Benowa, QLD 4217. Visit the school website at https://benowass.eq.edu.au.