Darling Heights State School
Darling Heights State School is a government primary school in Darling Heights, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 944, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 607 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
Darling Heights QLD 4350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Darling Heights State School compares
By ICSEA, Darling Heights State School ranks 772nd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 15 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Highlands Christian College, an independent combined school 1.9 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. Darling Heights State School scores 944, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Darling Heights State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Darling Heights
Darling Heights State School is located in Darling Heights, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,469/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 5,157.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Darling Heights suburb profileSchools near Darling Heights State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Darling Heights State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Toowoomba | 1.9 km | 1060 | 116 higher | 670 |
| Middle Ridge State SchoolGovernment Primary · Middle Ridge | 2.4 km | 1044 | 100 higher | 735 |
| Harristown State SchoolGovernment Primary · Harristown | 2.5 km | 859 | 85 lower | 446 |
| Harristown State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Harristown | 2.5 km | 929 | 15 lower | 1,641 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba | 2.7 km | 998 | 54 higher | 234 |
| Concordia Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Toowoomba | 2.7 km | 1066 | 122 higher | 664 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darling Heights State School a government school?
Yes, Darling Heights State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Darling Heights State School offer?
Darling Heights State School offers Prep-6.
What is Darling Heights State School's ICSEA score?
Darling Heights State School has an ICSEA score of 944, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Darling Heights State School?
Darling Heights State School has 607 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Darling Heights State School?
The nearest schools to Darling Heights State School are Highlands Christian College (1.9 km), Drayton State School (2.1 km), Concordia Lutheran College - Martin Luther Primary Campus (2.3 km).
Where is Darling Heights State School located?
Darling Heights State School is located in Darling Heights, QLD 4350. Visit the school website at https://darlingheightsss.eq.edu.au.