Pacific Paradise State School
Pacific Paradise State School is a government primary school in Pacific Paradise, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1024, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 467 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 12% have a language background other than English.
Pacific Paradise QLD 4564. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Pacific Paradise State School compares
By ICSEA, Pacific Paradise State School ranks 326th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Maroochydore State School, a government primary school 4.3 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. Pacific Paradise State School scores 1024, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Pacific Paradise
Pacific Paradise State School is located in Pacific Paradise, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,340/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 2,675.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pacific Paradise suburb profileSchools near Pacific Paradise State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pacific Paradise State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maroochydore State SchoolGovernment Primary · Maroochydore | 4.3 km | 969 | 55 lower | 222 |
| Stella Maris SchoolCatholic Primary · Maroochydore | 4.4 km | 1081 | 57 higher | 737 |
| The Industry School - Sunshine CoastIndependent Secondary · Maroochydore | 4.5 km | 1054 | 30 higher | 226 |
| Maroochydore State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Maroochydore | 4.5 km | 1011 | 13 lower | 1,205 |
| Bli Bli State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bli Bli | 4.7 km | 1005 | 19 lower | 615 |
| Kuluin State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kuluin | 5.5 km | 1018 | 6 lower | 612 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pacific Paradise State School a government school?
Yes, Pacific Paradise State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pacific Paradise State School offer?
Pacific Paradise State School offers Prep-6.
What is Pacific Paradise State School's ICSEA score?
Pacific Paradise State School has an ICSEA score of 1024, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pacific Paradise State School?
Pacific Paradise State School has 467 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pacific Paradise State School?
The nearest schools to Pacific Paradise State School are Maroochydore State School (4.3 km), Stella Maris School (4.4 km), Arethusa College - Maroochydore Campus (4.4 km).
Where is Pacific Paradise State School located?
Pacific Paradise State School is located in Pacific Paradise, QLD 4564. Visit the school website at https://pacificparadisess.eq.edu.au.