Miami State School
Miami State School is a government primary school in Mermaid Waters, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1053, it sits in the 69th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 835 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 14% have a language background other than English.
Mermaid Waters QLD 4218. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Miami State School compares
By ICSEA, Miami State School ranks 212th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Miami State High School, a government secondary school 1.2 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. Miami State School scores 1053, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Miami State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Mermaid Waters
Miami State School is located in Mermaid Waters, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,766/wk and median rent of $450/wk. Population: 13,088.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Mermaid Waters suburb profileSchools near Miami State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Miami State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Miami | 1.2 km | 1032 | 21 lower | 1,542 |
| Merrimac State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mermaid Waters | 2.4 km | 1029 | 24 lower | 930 |
| Broadbeach State SchoolGovernment Primary · Broadbeach | 2.8 km | 1082 | 29 higher | 1,204 |
| Caningeraba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burleigh Waters | 2.9 km | 1042 | 11 lower | 1,068 |
| Robina State SchoolGovernment Primary · Robina | 2.9 km | 1055 | 2 higher | 698 |
| Varsity CollegeGovernment Combined · Varsity Lakes | 3.5 km | 1065 | 12 higher | 3,304 |
| St Vincent's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Clear Island Waters | 3.6 km | 1091 | 38 higher | 794 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miami State School a government school?
Yes, Miami State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Miami State School offer?
Miami State School offers Prep-6.
What is Miami State School's ICSEA score?
Miami State School has an ICSEA score of 1053, placing it in the 69th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Miami State School?
Miami State School has 835 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Miami State School?
The nearest schools to Miami State School are Miami State High School (1.2 km), Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Campus (2.3 km), Mastery Schools Australia - Varsity Lakes Secondary Temporary Facility (2.3 km).
Where is Miami State School located?
Miami State School is located in Mermaid Waters, QLD 4218. Visit the school website at https://miamiss.eq.edu.au.