Burrowes State School
Burrowes State School is a government primary school in Marsden, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 925, it sits in the 17th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 890 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 55% have a language background other than English.
Marsden QLD 4132. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Burrowes State School compares
By ICSEA, Burrowes State School ranks 861st of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Arethusa College - Berrinba Campus, an independent 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. Burrowes State School scores 925, below average.
Enrolment and location
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About Marsden
Burrowes State School is located in Marsden, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,409/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 14,795.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Marsden suburb profileSchools near Burrowes State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Burrowes State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestmead State SchoolGovernment Primary · Crestmead | 1.4 km | 925 | same | 1,279 |
| Marsden State SchoolGovernment Primary · Marsden | 1.7 km | 929 | 4 higher | 1,411 |
| St Francis CollegeCatholic Combined · Crestmead | 1.8 km | 989 | 64 higher | 843 |
| Marsden State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Waterford West | 2.3 km | 943 | 18 higher | 3,857 |
| Kingston State CollegeGovernment Secondary · Kingston | 2.6 km | 901 | 24 lower | 866 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burrowes State School a government school?
Yes, Burrowes State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Burrowes State School offer?
Burrowes State School offers Prep-6.
What is Burrowes State School's ICSEA score?
Burrowes State School has an ICSEA score of 925, placing it in the 17th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Burrowes State School?
Burrowes State School has 890 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Burrowes State School?
The nearest schools to Burrowes State School are Arethusa College - Berrinba Campus (1.2 km), Crestmead State School (1.4 km), Marsden State School (1.7 km).
Where is Burrowes State School located?
Burrowes State School is located in Marsden, QLD 4132. Visit the school website at https://burrowesss.eq.edu.au.