Burpengary State School

Burpengary State School is a government primary school in Burpengary, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 960, it sits in the 29th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 947 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.

Burpengary QLD 4505. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
960
29th percentile
Enrolments
947
Prep-6
Students per teacher
14:1
68 teaching staff
Indigenous students
13%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
8%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Burpengary State School compares

By ICSEA, Burpengary State School ranks 676th 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 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is The Younity School, an independent secondary school 1.2 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. Burpengary State School scores 960, near average.

ICSEA 960Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
960
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Burpengary State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.

Burpengary State School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Burpengary

Burpengary State School is located in Burpengary, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,720/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 16,488.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Burpengary suburb profile

Schools near Burpengary State School

The 8 nearest schools to Burpengary State School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Burpengary State SchoolStudents
St Eugene CollegeCatholic Combined · Burpengary1.2 km1031 71 higher1,494
Burpengary Meadows State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burpengary2.1 km994 34 higher702
Burpengary State Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Burpengary2.3 km964 4 higher1,121
Narangba Valley State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Narangba2.5 km999 39 higher1,821
Jinibara State SchoolGovernment Primary · Narangba2.8 km980 20 higher611
Narangba Valley State SchoolGovernment Primary · Narangba3.1 km1016 56 higher1,067
Arethusa CollegeIndependent Secondary · Deception Bay3.6 km938 22 lower1,733
Carmichael CollegeIndependent Combined · Morayfield4.3 km1052 92 higher958

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burpengary State School a government school?

Yes, Burpengary State School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Burpengary State School offer?

Burpengary State School offers Prep-6.

What is Burpengary State School's ICSEA score?

Burpengary State School has an ICSEA score of 960, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Burpengary State School?

Burpengary State School has 947 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.

What schools are near Burpengary State School?

The nearest schools to Burpengary State School are The Younity School (1.2 km), St Eugene College (1.2 km), Burpengary Meadows State School (2.1 km).

Where is Burpengary State School located?

Burpengary State School is located in Burpengary, QLD 4505. Visit the school website at https://burpengaryss.eq.edu.au.

Burpengary State School official website