Caloundra State School
Caloundra State School is a government primary school in Caloundra, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1027, it sits in the 59th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 481 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 11% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Caloundra QLD 4551. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Caloundra State School compares
By ICSEA, Caloundra State School ranks 310th 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 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of the Rosary School, a Catholic primary school 0.9 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. Caloundra State School scores 1027, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Caloundra State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Caloundra
Caloundra State School is located in Caloundra, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $980/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 3,932.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Caloundra suburb profileSchools near Caloundra State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Caloundra State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Rosary SchoolCatholic Primary · Caloundra | 0.9 km | 1092 | 65 higher | 321 |
| Caloundra State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Caloundra | 1.0 km | 1004 | 23 lower | 1,316 |
| Caloundra Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Caloundra | 1.7 km | 1058 | 31 higher | 438 |
| Currimundi Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Dicky Beach | 2.1 km | 1006 | 21 lower | 177 |
| Currimundi State SchoolGovernment Primary · Currimundi | 2.2 km | 1041 | 14 higher | 619 |
| Golden Beach State SchoolGovernment Primary · Golden Beach | 2.6 km | 1015 | 12 lower | 548 |
| Talara Primary CollegeGovernment Primary · Currimundi | 3.2 km | 1035 | 8 higher | 974 |
| Meridan State CollegeGovernment Combined · Meridan Plains | 4.1 km | 1013 | 14 lower | 1,795 |
| Caloundra City Private SchoolIndependent Combined · Pelican Waters | 4.4 km | 1095 | 68 higher | 228 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caloundra State School a government school?
Yes, Caloundra State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Caloundra State School offer?
Caloundra State School offers Prep-6.
What is Caloundra State School's ICSEA score?
Caloundra State School has an ICSEA score of 1027, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Caloundra State School?
Caloundra State School has 481 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Caloundra State School?
The nearest schools to Caloundra State School are Our Lady of the Rosary School (0.9 km), Kairos Community College - Caloundra Campus (0.9 km), Caloundra State High School (1.0 km).
Where is Caloundra State School located?
Caloundra State School is located in Caloundra, QLD 4551. Visit the school website at https://caloundrass.eq.edu.au.