Bundaberg West State School
Bundaberg West State School is a government primary school in Bundaberg West, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 915, it sits in the 14th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 267 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 24% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Bundaberg West QLD 4670. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bundaberg West State School compares
By ICSEA, Bundaberg West State School ranks 908th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 16 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 11th-highest ICSEA and the 9th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. Bundaberg West State School scores 915, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bundaberg West State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Bundaberg West
Bundaberg West State School is located in Bundaberg West, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $966/wk and median rent of $245/wk. Population: 2,596.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bundaberg West suburb profileSchools near Bundaberg West State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bundaberg West State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Bundaberg West | 0.6 km | 1029 | 114 higher | 510 |
| Norville State SchoolGovernment Primary · Norville | 1.2 km | 939 | 24 higher | 518 |
| Bundaberg State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bundaberg South | 1.6 km | 944 | 29 higher | 1,593 |
| Avoca State SchoolGovernment Primary · Avoca | 2.2 km | 957 | 42 higher | 310 |
| Shalom CollegeCatholic Secondary · Bundaberg | 2.3 km | 1027 | 112 higher | 1,558 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bundaberg West State School a government school?
Yes, Bundaberg West State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bundaberg West State School offer?
Bundaberg West State School offers Prep-6.
What is Bundaberg West State School's ICSEA score?
Bundaberg West State School has an ICSEA score of 915, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bundaberg West State School?
Bundaberg West State School has 267 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bundaberg West State School?
The nearest schools to Bundaberg West State School are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (0.6 km), Norville State School (1.2 km), Bundaberg Special School (1.3 km).
Where is Bundaberg West State School located?
Bundaberg West State School is located in Bundaberg West, QLD 4670. Visit the school website at https://bundabergwestss.eq.edu.au.