Sunset State School
Sunset State School is a government primary school in Sunset, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 727, it sits in the 2nd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 257 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 81% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Sunset QLD 4825. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sunset State School compares
By ICSEA, Sunset State School ranks 1,118th 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 8th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mount Isa Flexible School, a Catholic secondary school 0.3 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. Sunset State School scores 727, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sunset State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Sunset
Sunset State School is located in Sunset, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,325/wk and median rent of $349/wk. Population: 2,137.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Sunset suburb profileSchools near Sunset State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sunset State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Catholic CollegeCatholic Secondary · Mount Isa | 2.2 km | 978 | 251 higher | 434 |
| Barkly Highway State SchoolGovernment Primary · Soldiers Hill | 2.2 km | 935 | 208 higher | 266 |
| Mount Isa Central State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mount Isa | 2.5 km | 791 | 64 higher | 211 |
| Townview State SchoolGovernment Primary · Townview | 2.7 km | 776 | 49 higher | 209 |
| Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training PrecinctGovernment Secondary · Parkside | 3.7 km | 866 | 139 higher | 926 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunset State School a government school?
Yes, Sunset State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sunset State School offer?
Sunset State School offers Prep-6.
What is Sunset State School's ICSEA score?
Sunset State School has an ICSEA score of 727, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sunset State School?
Sunset State School has 257 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sunset State School?
The nearest schools to Sunset State School are Mount Isa Flexible School (0.3 km), St Kieran's Catholic School (0.8 km), Mount Isa School of the Air (1.3 km).
Where is Sunset State School located?
Sunset State School is located in Sunset, QLD 4825. Visit the school website at https://sunsetss.eq.edu.au.