Wavell State High School
Wavell State High School is a government secondary school in Wavell Heights, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1008, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,522 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 9% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 29% have a language background other than English.
Wavell Heights QLD 4012. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Wavell State High School compares
By ICSEA, Wavell State High School ranks 112th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 11 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 7th-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Our Lady of the Angels' School, a Catholic primary school 0.6 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. Wavell State High School scores 1008, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Wavell State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Wavell Heights
Wavell State High School is located in Wavell Heights, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,615/wk and median rent of $421/wk. Population: 10,336.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Wavell Heights suburb profileSchools near Wavell State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Wavell State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Angels' SchoolCatholic Primary · Wavell Heights | 0.6 km | 1119 | 111 higher | 606 |
| Wavell Heights State SchoolGovernment Primary · Wavell Heights | 0.9 km | 985 | 23 lower | 398 |
| Kedron State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kedron | 1.0 km | 1122 | 114 higher | 487 |
| Mount Alvernia CollegeCatholic Secondary · Kedron | 1.3 km | 1115 | 107 higher | 970 |
| St Anthony's SchoolCatholic Primary · Kedron | 1.6 km | 1116 | 108 higher | 694 |
| Padua CollegeCatholic Combined · Kedron | 1.6 km | 1117 | 109 higher | 1,547 |
| Kedron State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Kedron | 1.9 km | 1096 | 88 higher | 1,700 |
| Nundah State SchoolGovernment Primary · Nundah | 2.1 km | 1098 | 90 higher | 640 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wavell State High School a government school?
Yes, Wavell State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Wavell State High School offer?
Wavell State High School offers 7-12.
What is Wavell State High School's ICSEA score?
Wavell State High School has an ICSEA score of 1008, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Wavell State High School?
Wavell State High School has 1,522 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Wavell State High School?
The nearest schools to Wavell State High School are Our Lady of the Angels' School (0.6 km), Wavell Heights State School (0.9 km), Kedron State School (1.0 km).
Where is Wavell State High School located?
Wavell State High School is located in Wavell Heights, QLD 4012. Visit the school website at https://wavellshs.eq.edu.au.