Carina State School
Carina State School is a government primary school in Carindale, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1036, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 267 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 34% have a language background other than English.
Carindale QLD 4152. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Carina State School compares
By ICSEA, Carina State School ranks 270th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 20 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 17th-highest ICSEA and the 16th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is San Sisto College, a Catholic secondary school 1.2 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. Carina State School scores 1036, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Carina State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Carindale
Carina State School is located in Carindale, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,375/wk and median rent of $530/wk. Population: 16,535.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Carindale suburb profileSchools near Carina State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Carina State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Sisto CollegeCatholic Secondary · Carina | 1.2 km | 1080 | 44 higher | 805 |
| St Martin's SchoolCatholic Primary · Carina | 1.3 km | 1111 | 75 higher | 627 |
| Mayfield State SchoolGovernment Primary · Carina | 1.4 km | 1073 | 37 higher | 393 |
| Belmont State SchoolGovernment Primary · Carindale | 1.7 km | 1129 | 93 higher | 873 |
| Whites Hill State CollegeGovernment Combined · Camp Hill | 2.1 km | 1020 | 16 lower | 832 |
| Camp Hill State Infants and Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Camp Hill | 2.3 km | 1131 | 95 higher | 767 |
| St Thomas' SchoolCatholic Primary · Camp Hill | 3.0 km | 1156 | 120 higher | 325 |
| Seven Hills State SchoolGovernment Primary · Seven Hills | 3.1 km | 1123 | 87 higher | 487 |
| St Oliver Plunkett SchoolCatholic Primary · Cannon Hill | 3.2 km | 1112 | 76 higher | 615 |
| Tingalpa State SchoolGovernment Primary · Tingalpa | 3.3 km | 1079 | 43 higher | 452 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carina State School a government school?
Yes, Carina State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Carina State School offer?
Carina State School offers Prep-6.
What is Carina State School's ICSEA score?
Carina State School has an ICSEA score of 1036, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Carina State School?
Carina State School has 267 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Carina State School?
The nearest schools to Carina State School are San Sisto College (1.2 km), St Martin's School (1.3 km), Mayfield State School (1.4 km).
Where is Carina State School located?
Carina State School is located in Carindale, QLD 4152. Visit the school website at https://carinass.eq.edu.au.