Bucasia State School
Bucasia State School is a government primary school in Bucasia, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 962, it sits in the 29th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 476 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
Bucasia QLD 4750. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bucasia State School compares
By ICSEA, Bucasia State School ranks 660th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic primary school 2.4 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. Bucasia State School scores 962, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bucasia State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Bucasia
Bucasia State School is located in Bucasia, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,005/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 4,915.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bucasia suburb profileSchools near Bucasia State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bucasia State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Mackay | 2.4 km | 1018 | 56 higher | 439 |
| Eimeo Road State SchoolGovernment Primary · Rural View | 3.2 km | 938 | 24 lower | 607 |
| Mackay Northern Beaches State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Rural View | 4.0 km | 950 | 12 lower | 1,012 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bucasia State School a government school?
Yes, Bucasia State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bucasia State School offer?
Bucasia State School offers Prep-6.
What is Bucasia State School's ICSEA score?
Bucasia State School has an ICSEA score of 962, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bucasia State School?
Bucasia State School has 476 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bucasia State School?
The nearest schools to Bucasia State School are St Brendan's Catholic Primary School (2.4 km), Eimeo Road State School (3.2 km), Mackay Northern Beaches State High School (4.0 km).
Where is Bucasia State School located?
Bucasia State School is located in Bucasia, QLD 4750. Visit the school website at https://bucasiass.eq.edu.au.