Wavell Heights State School
Wavell Heights State School is a government primary school in Wavell Heights, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 985, it sits in the 40th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 398 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 41% have a language background other than English.
Wavell Heights QLD 4012. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wavell Heights State School compares
By ICSEA, Wavell Heights State School ranks 538th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 32nd-highest ICSEA and the 18th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of the Angels' School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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. Wavell Heights State School scores 985, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Wavell Heights State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Wavell Heights
Wavell Heights State School is located in Wavell Heights, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,615/wk and median rent of $421/wk. Population: 10,336.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wavell Heights suburb profileSchools near Wavell Heights State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wavell Heights State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Angels' SchoolCatholic Primary · Wavell Heights | 0.5 km | 1119 | 134 higher | 606 |
| Wavell State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wavell Heights | 0.9 km | 1008 | 23 higher | 1,522 |
| Kedron State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kedron | 1.8 km | 1122 | 137 higher | 487 |
| Geebung State SchoolGovernment Primary · Geebung | 1.9 km | 1030 | 45 higher | 391 |
| Mount Alvernia CollegeCatholic Secondary · Kedron | 2.0 km | 1115 | 130 higher | 970 |
| St Kevin's SchoolCatholic Primary · Geebung | 2.0 km | 1086 | 101 higher | 356 |
| Craigslea State SchoolGovernment Primary · Chermside West | 2.2 km | 1070 | 85 higher | 599 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Kedron | 2.2 km | 1116 | 131 higher | 694 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wavell Heights State School a government school?
Yes, Wavell Heights State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wavell Heights State School offer?
Wavell Heights State School offers Prep-6.
What is Wavell Heights State School's ICSEA score?
Wavell Heights State School has an ICSEA score of 985, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wavell Heights State School?
Wavell Heights State School has 398 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wavell Heights State School?
The nearest schools to Wavell Heights State School are Our Lady of the Angels' School (0.5 km), Wavell State High School (0.9 km), Geebung Special School (1.8 km).
Where is Wavell Heights State School located?
Wavell Heights State School is located in Wavell Heights, QLD 4012. Visit the school website at https://wavellheightsss.eq.edu.au.