Whitfield State School
Whitfield State School is a government primary school in Whitfield, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 974, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 774 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 23% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 32% have a language background other than English.
Whitfield QLD 4870. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Whitfield State School compares
By ICSEA, Whitfield State School ranks 583rd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Holy Spirit College - Manoora Campus, a Catholic secondary school 1.4 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. Whitfield State School scores 974, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Whitfield State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Whitfield State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Edge Hill | 1.6 km | 1016 | 42 higher | 864 |
| St Francis Xavier's SchoolCatholic Primary · Manunda | 1.9 km | 953 | 21 lower | 382 |
| Cairns West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Manunda | 2.0 km | 784 | 190 lower | 481 |
| Cairns School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Manunda | 2.7 km | 1024 | 50 higher | 3,692 |
| Trinity Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Manunda | 2.7 km | 908 | 66 lower | 1,784 |
| Freshwater Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Brinsmead | 3.0 km | 1041 | 67 higher | 562 |
| The BUSY SchoolIndependent Secondary · Cairns | 3.2 km | 975 | 1 higher | 1,780 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whitfield State School a government school?
Yes, Whitfield State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Whitfield State School offer?
Whitfield State School offers Prep-6.
What is Whitfield State School's ICSEA score?
Whitfield State School has an ICSEA score of 974, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Whitfield State School?
Whitfield State School has 774 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Whitfield State School?
The nearest schools to Whitfield State School are Holy Spirit College - Manoora Campus (1.4 km), Edge Hill State School (1.6 km), St Francis Xavier's School (1.9 km).
Where is Whitfield State School located?
Whitfield State School is located in Whitfield, QLD 4870. Visit the school website at https://whitfieldss.eq.edu.au.