Pallara State School
Pallara State School is a government primary school in Pallara, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1062, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,337 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 76% have a language background other than English.
Pallara QLD 4110. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Pallara State School compares
By ICSEA, Pallara State School ranks 178th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Arethusa College - Forest Lake Campus, an independent secondary school 2.3 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. Pallara State School scores 1062, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Pallara
Pallara State School is located in Pallara, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,283/wk and median rent of $460/wk. Population: 3,861.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pallara suburb profileSchools near Pallara State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pallara State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Lake State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Forest Lake | 2.3 km | 969 | 93 lower | 1,673 |
| St John's Anglican CollegeIndependent Secondary · Forest Lake | 2.3 km | 1118 | 56 higher | 1,329 |
| Serviceton South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Inala | 3.1 km | 919 | 143 lower | 454 |
| Grand Avenue State SchoolGovernment Primary · Forest Lake | 3.5 km | 1033 | 29 lower | 917 |
| Australian International Islamic CollegeIndependent Combined · Durack | 3.7 km | 971 | 91 lower | 1,573 |
| St Stephen's SchoolCatholic Primary · Algester | 3.7 km | 1077 | 15 higher | 516 |
| Durack State SchoolGovernment Primary · Durack | 3.8 km | 934 | 128 lower | 642 |
| Forest Lake State SchoolGovernment Primary · Forest Lake | 3.9 km | 1015 | 47 lower | 738 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pallara State School a government school?
Yes, Pallara State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pallara State School offer?
Pallara State School offers Prep-6.
What is Pallara State School's ICSEA score?
Pallara State School has an ICSEA score of 1062, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pallara State School?
Pallara State School has 1,337 enrolled students, with approximately 16 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pallara State School?
The nearest schools to Pallara State School are Arethusa College - Forest Lake Campus (2.3 km), Forest Lake State High School (2.3 km), St John's Anglican College (2.3 km).
Where is Pallara State School located?
Pallara State School is located in Pallara, QLD 4110. Visit the school website at https://pallarass.eq.edu.au.