Sandy Strait State School
Sandy Strait State School is a government primary school in Urangan, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 965, it sits in the 31st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 706 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 17% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Urangan QLD 4655. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sandy Strait State School compares
By ICSEA, Sandy Strait State School ranks 641st of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Urangan State High School, a government secondary school 0.4 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. Sandy Strait State School scores 965, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Sandy Strait State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Urangan
Sandy Strait State School is located in Urangan, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $984/wk and median rent of $335/wk. Population: 10,988.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Urangan suburb profileSchools near Sandy Strait State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sandy Strait State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urangan State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Urangan | 0.4 km | 961 | 4 lower | 1,342 |
| Star of the Sea Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Torquay | 0.7 km | 1010 | 45 higher | 388 |
| Kawungan State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kawungan | 2.6 km | 976 | 11 higher | 877 |
| Urangan Point State SchoolGovernment Primary · Urangan | 2.9 km | 914 | 51 lower | 272 |
| Fraser Coast Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Wondunna | 3.0 km | 1098 | 133 higher | 1,010 |
| Hervey Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pialba | 4.8 km | 963 | 2 lower | 1,280 |
| Pialba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pialba | 4.8 km | 901 | 64 lower | 367 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandy Strait State School a government school?
Yes, Sandy Strait State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sandy Strait State School offer?
Sandy Strait State School offers Prep-6.
What is Sandy Strait State School's ICSEA score?
Sandy Strait State School has an ICSEA score of 965, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sandy Strait State School?
Sandy Strait State School has 706 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sandy Strait State School?
The nearest schools to Sandy Strait State School are Urangan State High School (0.4 km), Star of the Sea Catholic School (0.7 km), Torquay State School (1.8 km).
Where is Sandy Strait State School located?
Sandy Strait State School is located in Urangan, QLD 4655. Visit the school website at https://sandystraitss.eq.edu.au.