Birkdale South State School
Birkdale South State School is a government primary school in Birkdale, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 993, it sits in the 43rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 407 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Birkdale QLD 4159. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Birkdale South State School compares
By ICSEA, Birkdale South State School ranks 487th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 9th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Alexandra Hills State School, a government primary school 1.6 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. Birkdale South State School scores 993, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Birkdale South State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Birkdale
Birkdale South State School is located in Birkdale, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,903/wk and median rent of $435/wk. Population: 14,816.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Birkdale suburb profileSchools near Birkdale South State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Birkdale South State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Alexandra Hills | 1.7 km | 1038 | 45 higher | 508 |
| Birkdale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Birkdale | 1.7 km | 1002 | 9 higher | 462 |
| St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Birkdale | 1.9 km | 1071 | 78 higher | 557 |
| Alexandra Hills State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Alexandra Hills | 2.0 km | 984 | 9 lower | 1,460 |
| Wellington Point State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Wellington Point | 2.3 km | 984 | 9 lower | 767 |
| Redlands CollegeIndependent Combined · Wellington Point | 2.5 km | 1100 | 107 higher | 1,443 |
| Vienna Woods State SchoolGovernment Primary · Alexandra Hills | 3.0 km | 971 | 22 lower | 300 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birkdale South State School a government school?
Yes, Birkdale South State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Birkdale South State School offer?
Birkdale South State School offers Prep-6.
What is Birkdale South State School's ICSEA score?
Birkdale South State School has an ICSEA score of 993, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Birkdale South State School?
Birkdale South State School has 407 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Birkdale South State School?
The nearest schools to Birkdale South State School are Alexandra Hills State School (1.6 km), St Anthony's School (1.7 km), Birkdale State School (1.7 km).
Where is Birkdale South State School located?
Birkdale South State School is located in Birkdale, QLD 4159. Visit the school website at https://birkdalesouthss.eq.edu.au.