Harristown State School
Harristown State School is a government primary school in Harristown, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 859, it sits in the 5th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 446 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 26% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 37% have a language background other than English.
Harristown QLD 4350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Harristown State School compares
By ICSEA, Harristown State School ranks 1,060th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 26 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 22nd-highest ICSEA and the 8th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Harristown State High School, a government secondary school 0.2 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. Harristown State School scores 859, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Harristown State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Harristown
Harristown State School is located in Harristown, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,158/wk and median rent of $295/wk. Population: 9,081.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Harristown suburb profileSchools near Harristown State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Harristown State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harristown State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Harristown | 0.2 km | 929 | 70 higher | 1,641 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba | 0.3 km | 998 | 139 higher | 234 |
| Concordia Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Toowoomba | 0.5 km | 1066 | 207 higher | 664 |
| The Glennie SchoolIndependent Combined · Toowoomba | 1.4 km | 1073 | 214 higher | 700 |
| Newtown State SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.8 km | 900 | 41 higher | 337 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Combined · Toowoomba | 1.9 km | 1017 | 158 higher | 930 |
| St Saviour's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba | 1.9 km | 1048 | 189 higher | 486 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harristown State School a government school?
Yes, Harristown State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Harristown State School offer?
Harristown State School offers Prep-6.
What is Harristown State School's ICSEA score?
Harristown State School has an ICSEA score of 859, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Harristown State School?
Harristown State School has 446 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Harristown State School?
The nearest schools to Harristown State School are Harristown State High School (0.2 km), St Anthony's School (0.3 km), Concordia Lutheran College (0.5 km).
Where is Harristown State School located?
Harristown State School is located in Harristown, QLD 4350. Visit the school website at https://harristownss.eq.edu.au.