Kawungan State School
Kawungan State School is a government primary school in Kawungan, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 976, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 877 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Kawungan QLD 4655. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kawungan State School compares
By ICSEA, Kawungan State School ranks 575th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Hervey Bay Special School, a government combined school 0.3 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. Kawungan State School scores 976, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Kawungan
Kawungan State School is located in Kawungan, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,148/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 5,460.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kawungan suburb profileSchools near Kawungan State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kawungan State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraser Coast Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Wondunna | 2.4 km | 1098 | 122 higher | 1,010 |
| Hervey Bay State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Pialba | 2.5 km | 963 | 13 lower | 1,280 |
| Pialba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pialba | 2.6 km | 901 | 75 lower | 367 |
| Sandy Strait State SchoolGovernment Primary · Urangan | 2.6 km | 965 | 11 lower | 706 |
| Star of the Sea Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Torquay | 2.6 km | 1010 | 34 higher | 388 |
| Urangan State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Urangan | 2.7 km | 961 | 15 lower | 1,342 |
| Bayside Christian College Hervey BayIndependent Combined · Urraween | 3.4 km | 1010 | 34 higher | 631 |
| St James Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Urraween | 3.7 km | 1038 | 62 higher | 754 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kawungan State School a government school?
Yes, Kawungan State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kawungan State School offer?
Kawungan State School offers Prep-6.
What is Kawungan State School's ICSEA score?
Kawungan State School has an ICSEA score of 976, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kawungan State School?
Kawungan State School has 877 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kawungan State School?
The nearest schools to Kawungan State School are Hervey Bay Special School (0.3 km), Torquay State School (1.9 km), Fraser Coast Anglican College (2.4 km).
Where is Kawungan State School located?
Kawungan State School is located in Kawungan, QLD 4655. Visit the school website at https://kawunganss.eq.edu.au.