Surfers Paradise State School
Surfers Paradise State School is a government primary school in Surfers Paradise, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1035, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 598 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 47% have a language background other than English.
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Surfers Paradise State School compares
By ICSEA, Surfers Paradise State School ranks 275th 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 7th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Broadbeach State School, a government primary school 2.9 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. Surfers Paradise State School scores 1035, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Surfers Paradise State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise State School is located in Surfers Paradise, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,323/wk and median rent of $410/wk. Population: 26,412.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Surfers Paradise suburb profileSchools near Surfers Paradise State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Surfers Paradise State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadbeach State SchoolGovernment Primary · Broadbeach | 2.9 km | 1082 | 47 higher | 1,204 |
| Benowa State SchoolGovernment Primary · Benowa | 3.0 km | 1089 | 54 higher | 894 |
| Bellevue Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashmore | 3.1 km | 1059 | 24 higher | 729 |
| St Kevin's SchoolCatholic Primary · Benowa | 3.1 km | 1072 | 37 higher | 427 |
| Merrimac State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mermaid Waters | 3.1 km | 1029 | 6 lower | 930 |
| St Vincent's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Clear Island Waters | 3.1 km | 1091 | 56 higher | 794 |
| Benowa State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Benowa | 3.3 km | 1064 | 29 higher | 2,129 |
| The Southport SchoolIndependent Combined · Southport | 3.3 km | 1118 | 83 higher | 1,621 |
| Keebra Park State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Southport | 3.7 km | 968 | 67 lower | 1,001 |
| Ashmore State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ashmore | 4.7 km | 1040 | 5 higher | 745 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Surfers Paradise State School a government school?
Yes, Surfers Paradise State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Surfers Paradise State School offer?
Surfers Paradise State School offers Prep-6.
What is Surfers Paradise State School's ICSEA score?
Surfers Paradise State School has an ICSEA score of 1035, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Surfers Paradise State School?
Surfers Paradise State School has 598 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Surfers Paradise State School?
The nearest schools to Surfers Paradise State School are Broadbeach State School (2.9 km), Benowa State School (3.0 km), Bellevue Park State School (3.1 km).
Where is Surfers Paradise State School located?
Surfers Paradise State School is located in Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217. Visit the school website at https://surfersparadisess.eq.edu.au.