Coolum State School
Coolum State School is a government primary school in Coolum Beach, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1046, it sits in the 67th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,004 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 9% have a language background other than English.
Coolum Beach QLD 4573. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Coolum State School compares
By ICSEA, Coolum State School ranks 228th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Coolum Beach Christian College, an independent combined school 3.1 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. Coolum State School scores 1046, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Coolum State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Coolum Beach
Coolum State School is located in Coolum Beach, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,600/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 9,152.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Coolum Beach suburb profileSchools near Coolum State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Coolum State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coolum Beach Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Coolum Beach | 3.1 km | 1081 | 35 higher | 491 |
| Coolum State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Coolum Beach | 3.8 km | 1040 | 6 lower | 1,551 |
| Peregian Springs State SchoolGovernment Primary · Peregian Springs | 4.0 km | 1059 | 13 higher | 1,028 |
| St Andrew's Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Peregian Springs | 4.4 km | 1143 | 97 higher | 1,459 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coolum State School a government school?
Yes, Coolum State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Coolum State School offer?
Coolum State School offers Prep-6.
What is Coolum State School's ICSEA score?
Coolum State School has an ICSEA score of 1046, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Coolum State School?
Coolum State School has 1,004 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Coolum State School?
The nearest schools to Coolum State School are Coolum Beach Christian College (3.1 km), Coolum State High School (3.8 km), Peregian Springs State School (4.0 km).
Where is Coolum State School located?
Coolum State School is located in Coolum Beach, QLD 4573. Visit the school website at https://coolumss.eq.edu.au.