Barkly Highway State School
Barkly Highway State School is a government primary school in Soldiers Hill, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 935, it sits in the 19th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 266 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 22% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Soldiers Hill QLD 4825. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Barkly Highway State School compares
By ICSEA, Barkly Highway State School ranks 811th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Good Shepherd Catholic College, a Catholic secondary school 1.7 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. Barkly Highway State School scores 935, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Barkly Highway State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
Schools near Barkly Highway State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Barkly Highway State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Isa | 1.7 km | 978 | 43 higher | 434 |
| Mount Isa Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Isa | 1.8 km | 791 | 144 lower | 211 |
| Sunset State SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunset | 2.2 km | 727 | 208 lower | 257 |
| Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training PrecinctGovernment Secondary · Parkside | 3.0 km | 866 | 69 lower | 926 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barkly Highway State School a government school?
Yes, Barkly Highway State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Barkly Highway State School offer?
Barkly Highway State School offers Prep-6.
What is Barkly Highway State School's ICSEA score?
Barkly Highway State School has an ICSEA score of 935, placing it in the 19th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Barkly Highway State School?
Barkly Highway State School has 266 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Barkly Highway State School?
The nearest schools to Barkly Highway State School are Good Shepherd Catholic College (1.7 km), Mount Isa Central State School (1.8 km), St Kieran's Catholic School (2.0 km).
Where is Barkly Highway State School located?
Barkly Highway State School is located in Soldiers Hill, QLD 4825. Visit the school website at https://barklyhighwayss.eq.edu.au.