Thornlands State School
Thornlands State School is a government primary school in Thornlands, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1042, it sits in the 65th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 800 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Thornlands QLD 4164. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Thornlands State School compares
By ICSEA, Thornlands State School ranks 237th 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Redland District Special School, a government combined school 0.4 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. Thornlands State School scores 1042, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Thornlands State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Thornlands
Thornlands State School is located in Thornlands, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,218/wk and median rent of $470/wk. Population: 19,263.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thornlands suburb profileSchools near Thornlands State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Thornlands State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland District Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Thornlands | 0.4 km | 1004 | 38 lower | 236 |
| Bay View State SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlands | 1.7 km | 1008 | 34 lower | 809 |
| Carmel CollegeCatholic Secondary · Thornlands | 1.8 km | 1045 | 3 higher | 1,220 |
| Cleveland District State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cleveland | 2.1 km | 1026 | 16 lower | 2,302 |
| Cleveland State SchoolGovernment Primary · Cleveland | 2.3 km | 1009 | 33 lower | 516 |
| Hilliard State SchoolGovernment Primary · Alexandra Hills | 3.4 km | 1015 | 27 lower | 560 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Thornlands State School a government school?
Yes, Thornlands State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Thornlands State School offer?
Thornlands State School offers Prep-6.
What is Thornlands State School's ICSEA score?
Thornlands State School has an ICSEA score of 1042, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Thornlands State School?
Thornlands State School has 800 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Thornlands State School?
The nearest schools to Thornlands State School are Redland District Special School (0.4 km), The BUSY School - Cleveland Campus (1.4 km), Bay View State School (1.7 km).
Where is Thornlands State School located?
Thornlands State School is located in Thornlands, QLD 4164. Visit the school website at https://thornlandsss.eq.edu.au.