Milpera State High School
Milpera State High School is a government secondary school in Chelmer, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 911, it sits in the 13th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 333 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher. 100% of students have a language background other than English.
Chelmer QLD 4068. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Milpera State High School compares
By ICSEA, Milpera State High School ranks 272nd of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 10 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Graceville State School, a government primary school 0.4 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. Milpera State High School scores 911, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Milpera State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Chelmer
Milpera State High School is located in Chelmer, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $3,402/wk and median rent of $490/wk. Population: 3,325.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Chelmer suburb profileSchools near Milpera State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Milpera State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graceville State SchoolGovernment Primary · Graceville | 0.4 km | 1156 | 245 higher | 676 |
| Christ the King SchoolCatholic Primary · Graceville | 0.6 km | 1127 | 216 higher | 225 |
| St Peters Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Indooroopilly | 1.0 km | 1183 | 272 higher | 2,330 |
| Ambrose Treacy CollegeCatholic Combined · Indooroopilly | 1.3 km | 1139 | 228 higher | 1,273 |
| Brigidine CollegeCatholic Combined · Indooroopilly | 1.5 km | 1129 | 218 higher | 980 |
| Indooroopilly State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Indooroopilly | 1.6 km | 1138 | 227 higher | 2,924 |
| Fig Tree Pocket State SchoolGovernment Primary · Fig Tree Pocket | 1.9 km | 1169 | 258 higher | 477 |
| Indooroopilly State SchoolGovernment Primary · Indooroopilly | 1.9 km | 1165 | 254 higher | 1,326 |
| Mancel CollegeIndependent Combined · Fig Tree Pocket | 2.0 km | 1084 | 173 higher | 223 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Milpera State High School a government school?
Yes, Milpera State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Milpera State High School offer?
Milpera State High School offers 7-12.
What is Milpera State High School's ICSEA score?
Milpera State High School has an ICSEA score of 911, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Milpera State High School?
Milpera State High School has 333 enrolled students, with approximately 6 students per teacher.
What schools are near Milpera State High School?
The nearest schools to Milpera State High School are Graceville State School (0.4 km), Christ the King School (0.6 km), St Peters Lutheran College (1.0 km).
Where is Milpera State High School located?
Milpera State High School is located in Chelmer, QLD 4068. Visit the school website at https://milperashs.eq.edu.au.