Kurwongbah State School
Kurwongbah State School is a government primary school in Petrie, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 992, it sits in the 43rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 620 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Petrie QLD 4502. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kurwongbah State School compares
By ICSEA, Kurwongbah State School ranks 497th 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 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pinnacle Academic College, an independent primary 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. Kurwongbah State School scores 992, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Petrie
Kurwongbah State School is located in Petrie, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,853/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 8,722.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Petrie suburb profileSchools near Kurwongbah State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kurwongbah State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Maria College - PetrieCatholic Secondary · Petrie | 1.4 km | 1015 | 23 higher | 403 |
| Petrie State SchoolGovernment Primary · Petrie | 1.4 km | 973 | 19 lower | 492 |
| Our Lady of the Way SchoolCatholic Primary · Petrie | 1.6 km | 1037 | 45 higher | 246 |
| Kallangur State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kallangur | 2.5 km | 957 | 35 lower | 982 |
| Dakabin State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kallangur | 2.6 km | 958 | 34 lower | 529 |
| Lawnton State SchoolGovernment Primary · Lawnton | 2.9 km | 967 | 25 lower | 643 |
| Dakabin State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Dakabin | 3.1 km | 940 | 52 lower | 980 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kurwongbah State School a government school?
Yes, Kurwongbah State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kurwongbah State School offer?
Kurwongbah State School offers Prep-6.
What is Kurwongbah State School's ICSEA score?
Kurwongbah State School has an ICSEA score of 992, placing it in the 43rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kurwongbah State School?
Kurwongbah State School has 620 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kurwongbah State School?
The nearest schools to Kurwongbah State School are Pinnacle Academic College (1.2 km), Charlotte Mason College (1.2 km), Mt Maria College - Petrie (1.4 km).
Where is Kurwongbah State School located?
Kurwongbah State School is located in Petrie, QLD 4502. Visit the school website at https://kurwongbahss.eq.edu.au.