Birkdale State School
Birkdale State School is a government primary school in Birkdale, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1002, it sits in the 47th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 462 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 16% have a language background other than English.
Birkdale QLD 4159. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Birkdale State School compares
By ICSEA, Birkdale State School ranks 432nd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Wellington Point State High School, a government secondary school 1.3 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. Birkdale State School scores 1002, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Birkdale State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Birkdale
Birkdale State School is located in Birkdale, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,903/wk and median rent of $435/wk. Population: 14,816.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Birkdale suburb profileSchools near Birkdale State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Birkdale State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Point State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wellington Point | 1.3 km | 984 | 18 lower | 767 |
| St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Birkdale | 1.4 km | 1071 | 69 higher | 557 |
| Redlands CollegeIndependent Combined · Wellington Point | 1.6 km | 1100 | 98 higher | 1,443 |
| Birkdale South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Birkdale | 1.7 km | 993 | 9 lower | 407 |
| Wellington Point State SchoolGovernment Primary · Wellington Point | 2.3 km | 1033 | 31 higher | 411 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Alexandra Hills | 3.3 km | 1038 | 36 higher | 508 |
| Alexandra Hills State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Alexandra Hills | 3.6 km | 984 | 18 lower | 1,460 |
| Lota State SchoolGovernment Primary · Lota | 3.9 km | 1061 | 59 higher | 244 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birkdale State School a government school?
Yes, Birkdale State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Birkdale State School offer?
Birkdale State School offers Prep-6.
What is Birkdale State School's ICSEA score?
Birkdale State School has an ICSEA score of 1002, placing it in the 47th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Birkdale State School?
Birkdale State School has 462 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Birkdale State School?
The nearest schools to Birkdale State School are Wellington Point State High School (1.3 km), St Mary MacKillop Primary School (1.4 km), Redlands College (1.6 km).
Where is Birkdale State School located?
Birkdale State School is located in Birkdale, QLD 4159. Visit the school website at https://birkdaless.eq.edu.au.