Gordonvale State School

Gordonvale State School is a government primary school in Gordonvale, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 886, it sits in the 8th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 403 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 41% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.

Gordonvale QLD 4865. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
886
8th percentile
Enrolments
403
Prep-6
Students per teacher
12:1
34 teaching staff
Indigenous students
41%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
19%
of enrolments

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

How Gordonvale State School compares

By ICSEA, Gordonvale State School ranks 1,007th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Michael's School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. Gordonvale State School scores 886, below average.

ICSEA 886Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
886
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

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

Gordonvale State School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Gordonvale

Gordonvale State School is located in Gordonvale, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,659/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 6,944.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Gordonvale suburb profile

Schools near Gordonvale State School

The 3 nearest schools to Gordonvale State School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Gordonvale State SchoolStudents
St Michael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Gordonvale0.6 km993 107 higher279
Gordonvale State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gordonvale0.7 km883 3 lower623
Djarragun CollegeIndependent Combined · Gordonvale1.5 km683 203 lower259

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordonvale State School a government school?

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

What year levels does Gordonvale State School offer?

Gordonvale State School offers Prep-6.

What is Gordonvale State School's ICSEA score?

Gordonvale State School has an ICSEA score of 886, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Gordonvale State School?

Gordonvale State School has 403 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.

What schools are near Gordonvale State School?

The nearest schools to Gordonvale State School are St Michael's School (0.6 km), Gordonvale State High School (0.7 km), Djarragun College (1.5 km).

Where is Gordonvale State School located?

Gordonvale State School is located in Gordonvale, QLD 4865. Visit the school website at https://gordonvaless.eq.edu.au.

Gordonvale State School official website