Bay View State School
Bay View State School is a government primary school in Thornlands, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1008, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 809 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Thornlands QLD 4164. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bay View State School compares
By ICSEA, Bay View State School ranks 401st 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 7th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Carmel College, a Catholic secondary school 0.5 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. Bay View State School scores 1008, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bay View State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Thornlands
Bay View State School is located in Thornlands, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,218/wk and median rent of $470/wk. Population: 19,263.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Thornlands suburb profileSchools near Bay View State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bay View State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel CollegeCatholic Secondary · Thornlands | 0.5 km | 1045 | 37 higher | 1,220 |
| Redland District Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Thornlands | 1.5 km | 1004 | 4 lower | 236 |
| Thornlands State SchoolGovernment Primary · Thornlands | 1.7 km | 1042 | 34 higher | 800 |
| Sheldon CollegeIndependent Combined · Sheldon | 2.9 km | 1124 | 116 higher | 1,481 |
| Cleveland District State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Cleveland | 3.7 km | 1026 | 18 higher | 2,302 |
| Faith Lutheran College - RedlandsIndependent Primary · Victoria Point | 3.9 km | 1055 | 47 higher | 1,102 |
| Hilliard State SchoolGovernment Primary · Alexandra Hills | 3.9 km | 1015 | 7 higher | 560 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bay View State School a government school?
Yes, Bay View State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bay View State School offer?
Bay View State School offers Prep-6.
What is Bay View State School's ICSEA score?
Bay View State School has an ICSEA score of 1008, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bay View State School?
Bay View State School has 809 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bay View State School?
The nearest schools to Bay View State School are Carmel College (0.5 km), Redland District Special School (1.5 km), Thornlands State School (1.7 km).
Where is Bay View State School located?
Bay View State School is located in Thornlands, QLD 4164. Visit the school website at https://bayviewss.eq.edu.au.