Coolangatta State School
Coolangatta State School is a government primary school in Coolangatta, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 989, it sits in the 42nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 285 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 31% have a language background other than English.
Coolangatta QLD 4225. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Coolangatta State School compares
By ICSEA, Coolangatta State School ranks 514th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hillcrest Christian College - Coolangatta Campus, an independent 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. Coolangatta State School scores 989, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Coolangatta State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Coolangatta State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Tweed Heads | 1.1 km | 1069 | 80 higher | 302 |
| Tweed Heads Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tweed Heads | 1.3 km | 984 | 5 lower | 394 |
| Tweed Heads South Public SchoolGovernment Primary · Tweed Heads South | 2.8 km | 882 | 107 lower | 142 |
| Pacific Online Christian SchoolIndependent Secondary · Tweed Heads South | 2.8 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coolangatta State School a government school?
Yes, Coolangatta State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Coolangatta State School offer?
Coolangatta State School offers Prep-6.
What is Coolangatta State School's ICSEA score?
Coolangatta State School has an ICSEA score of 989, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Coolangatta State School?
Coolangatta State School has 285 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Coolangatta State School?
The nearest schools to Coolangatta State School are Hillcrest Christian College - Coolangatta Campus (1.0 km), Mastery Schools Australia - Coolangatta Campus (1.0 km), The BUSY School - Coolangatta Campus (1.1 km).
Where is Coolangatta State School located?
Coolangatta State School is located in Coolangatta, QLD 4225. Visit the school website at https://coolangattass.eq.edu.au.