Nambour State College
Nambour State College is a government combined school in Nambour, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 977, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,469 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Nambour QLD 4560. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nambour State College compares
By ICSEA, Nambour State College ranks 215th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kairos Community College - Nambour Campus, an independent secondary school 0.1 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. Nambour State College scores 977, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Nambour
Nambour State College is located in Nambour, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,224/wk and median rent of $340/wk. Population: 12,145.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nambour suburb profileSchools near Nambour State College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nambour State College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nambour | 0.8 km | 1045 | 68 higher | 341 |
| Burnside State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burnside | 1.7 km | 984 | 7 higher | 368 |
| Burnside State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Burnside | 1.7 km | 988 | 11 higher | 809 |
| Nambour Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Woombye | 2.3 km | 1083 | 106 higher | 1,309 |
| St John's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Nambour | 2.4 km | 1059 | 82 higher | 927 |
| Suncoast Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Woombye | 4.9 km | 1084 | 107 higher | 1,136 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nambour State College a government school?
Yes, Nambour State College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nambour State College offer?
Nambour State College offers Prep-12.
What is Nambour State College's ICSEA score?
Nambour State College has an ICSEA score of 977, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nambour State College?
Nambour State College has 1,469 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nambour State College?
The nearest schools to Nambour State College are Kairos Community College - Nambour Campus (0.1 km), Nambour State College - Junior School (0.3 km), St Joseph's Primary School (0.8 km).
Where is Nambour State College located?
Nambour State College is located in Nambour, QLD 4560. Visit the school website at https://namboursc.eq.edu.au.