Shorncliffe State School
Shorncliffe State School is a government primary school in Shorncliffe, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1122, it sits in the 90th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 344 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 1% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Shorncliffe QLD 4017. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Shorncliffe State School compares
By ICSEA, Shorncliffe State School ranks 64th 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 highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's College, a Catholic combined school 0.2 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. Shorncliffe State School scores 1122, above average.
Enrolment and location
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About Shorncliffe
Shorncliffe State School is located in Shorncliffe, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,259/wk and median rent of $275/wk. Population: 1,907.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Shorncliffe suburb profileSchools near Shorncliffe State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Shorncliffe State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's CollegeCatholic Combined · Shorncliffe | 0.2 km | 1092 | 30 lower | 1,410 |
| Sandgate State SchoolGovernment Primary · Sandgate | 1.5 km | 1057 | 65 lower | 387 |
| Sandgate District State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Deagon | 2.4 km | 1010 | 112 lower | 993 |
| Boondall State SchoolGovernment Primary · Boondall | 3.5 km | 1009 | 113 lower | 621 |
| Nashville State SchoolGovernment Primary · Brighton | 3.5 km | 1058 | 64 lower | 331 |
| St John Fisher CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bracken Ridge | 3.8 km | 1063 | 59 lower | 714 |
| Bracken Ridge State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bracken Ridge | 3.8 km | 968 | 154 lower | 304 |
| Bracken Ridge State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bracken Ridge | 4.1 km | 981 | 141 lower | 626 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shorncliffe State School a government school?
Yes, Shorncliffe State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Shorncliffe State School offer?
Shorncliffe State School offers Prep-6.
What is Shorncliffe State School's ICSEA score?
Shorncliffe State School has an ICSEA score of 1122, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Shorncliffe State School?
Shorncliffe State School has 344 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Shorncliffe State School?
The nearest schools to Shorncliffe State School are St Patrick's College (0.2 km), Sacred Heart Primary School (1.5 km), Sandgate State School (1.5 km).
Where is Shorncliffe State School located?
Shorncliffe State School is located in Shorncliffe, QLD 4017. Visit the school website at https://shorncliffess.eq.edu.au.