Bundaberg State High School
Bundaberg State High School is a government secondary school in Bundaberg South, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 944, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,593 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Bundaberg South QLD 4670. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Bundaberg State High School compares
By ICSEA, Bundaberg State High School ranks 211th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 7 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Bundaberg Central State School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Bundaberg State High School scores 944, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Bundaberg State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Bundaberg South
Bundaberg State High School is located in Bundaberg South, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $978/wk and median rent of $250/wk. Population: 3,494.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Bundaberg South suburb profileSchools near Bundaberg State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Bundaberg State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Bundaberg West | 1.0 km | 1029 | 85 higher | 510 |
| Walkervale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Walkervale | 1.4 km | 900 | 44 lower | 350 |
| St John's Lutheran Primary SchoolIndependent Primary · Bundaberg | 1.5 km | 1024 | 80 higher | 333 |
| Bundaberg West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bundaberg West | 1.6 km | 915 | 29 lower | 267 |
| Norville State SchoolGovernment Primary · Norville | 1.8 km | 939 | 5 lower | 518 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bundaberg State High School a government school?
Yes, Bundaberg State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Bundaberg State High School offer?
Bundaberg State High School offers 7-12.
What is Bundaberg State High School's ICSEA score?
Bundaberg State High School has an ICSEA score of 944, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Bundaberg State High School?
Bundaberg State High School has 1,593 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Bundaberg State High School?
The nearest schools to Bundaberg State High School are Bundaberg Central State School (0.8 km), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (1.0 km), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (1.0 km).
Where is Bundaberg State High School located?
Bundaberg State High School is located in Bundaberg South, QLD 4670. Visit the school website at https://bundabergshs.eq.edu.au.