Scarborough State School
Scarborough State School is a government primary school in Scarborough, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1015, it sits in the 54th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 776 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Scarborough QLD 4020. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Scarborough State School compares
By ICSEA, Scarborough State School ranks 362nd 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 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Redcliffe State High School, a government secondary school 1.0 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. Scarborough State School scores 1015, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Scarborough State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Scarborough State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Redcliffe | 1.0 km | 1004 | 11 lower | 1,444 |
| Australian Trade College North BrisbaneIndependent Secondary · Scarborough | 1.1 km | 1026 | 11 higher | 286 |
| Southern Cross Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Scarborough | 1.2 km | 1041 | 26 higher | 1,653 |
| Kippa-Ring State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kippa-Ring | 2.9 km | 899 | 116 lower | 274 |
| Hercules Road State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kippa-Ring | 3.2 km | 951 | 64 lower | 636 |
| Humpybong State SchoolGovernment Primary · Margate | 3.5 km | 974 | 41 lower | 565 |
| Southern Cross Catholic College - Kippa-Ring CampusCatholic Primary · Kippa Ring | 4.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scarborough State School a government school?
Yes, Scarborough State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Scarborough State School offer?
Scarborough State School offers Prep-6.
What is Scarborough State School's ICSEA score?
Scarborough State School has an ICSEA score of 1015, placing it in the 54th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Scarborough State School?
Scarborough State School has 776 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Scarborough State School?
The nearest schools to Scarborough State School are Redcliffe State High School (1.0 km), Redcliffe Special School (1.0 km), Australian Trade College North Brisbane (1.1 km).
Where is Scarborough State School located?
Scarborough State School is located in Scarborough, QLD 4020. Visit the school website at https://scarboroughss.eq.edu.au.