Bundaberg East State School
Bundaberg East State School is a government primary school in Bundaberg East, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 922, it sits in the 16th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 295 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 21% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Bundaberg East QLD 4670. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bundaberg East State School compares
By ICSEA, Bundaberg East State School ranks 879th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Impact Community ACADEMY, an independent secondary school 0.8 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. Bundaberg East State School scores 922, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bundaberg East State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Bundaberg East
Bundaberg East State School is located in Bundaberg East, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,080/wk and median rent of $285/wk. Population: 2,839.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bundaberg East suburb profileSchools near Bundaberg East State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bundaberg East State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Bundaberg | 1.3 km | 1024 | 102 higher | 333 |
| Kepnock State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kepnock | 1.6 km | 927 | 5 higher | 1,074 |
| St Luke's Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Kalkie | 1.8 km | 1089 | 167 higher | 1,090 |
| Bundaberg State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bundaberg South | 2.8 km | 944 | 22 higher | 1,593 |
| Walkervale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Walkervale | 2.8 km | 900 | 22 lower | 350 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bundaberg East State School a government school?
Yes, Bundaberg East State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bundaberg East State School offer?
Bundaberg East State School offers Prep-6.
What is Bundaberg East State School's ICSEA score?
Bundaberg East State School has an ICSEA score of 922, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bundaberg East State School?
Bundaberg East State School has 295 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bundaberg East State School?
The nearest schools to Bundaberg East State School are Impact Community ACADEMY (0.8 km), St John's Lutheran Primary School (1.3 km), Bundaberg South State School (1.5 km).
Where is Bundaberg East State School located?
Bundaberg East State School is located in Bundaberg East, QLD 4670. Visit the school website at https://bundabergeastss.eq.edu.au.