Harristown State High School
Harristown State High School is a government secondary school in Harristown, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 929, it sits in the 18th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,641 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
Harristown QLD 4350. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Harristown State High School compares
By ICSEA, Harristown State High School ranks 243rd 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 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Harristown State School, a government primary school 0.2 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. Harristown State High School scores 929, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Harristown State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Harristown
Harristown State High School is located in Harristown, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,158/wk and median rent of $295/wk. Population: 9,081.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Harristown suburb profileSchools near Harristown State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Harristown State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harristown State SchoolGovernment Primary · Harristown | 0.2 km | 859 | 70 lower | 446 |
| Concordia Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Toowoomba | 0.3 km | 1066 | 137 higher | 664 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba | 0.3 km | 998 | 69 higher | 234 |
| The Glennie SchoolIndependent Combined · Toowoomba | 1.4 km | 1073 | 144 higher | 700 |
| Newtown State SchoolGovernment Primary · Newtown | 1.8 km | 900 | 29 lower | 337 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Combined · Toowoomba | 1.9 km | 1017 | 88 higher | 930 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Toowoomba | 1.9 km | 1029 | 100 higher | 454 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harristown State High School a government school?
Yes, Harristown State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Harristown State High School offer?
Harristown State High School offers 7-12.
What is Harristown State High School's ICSEA score?
Harristown State High School has an ICSEA score of 929, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Harristown State High School?
Harristown State High School has 1,641 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Harristown State High School?
The nearest schools to Harristown State High School are Harristown State School (0.2 km), Concordia Lutheran College (0.3 km), St Anthony's School (0.3 km).
Where is Harristown State High School located?
Harristown State High School is located in Harristown, QLD 4350. Visit the school website at https://harristownshs.eq.edu.au.