Atherton State High School
Atherton State High School is a government secondary school in Atherton, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 963, it sits in the 30th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 781 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 6% have a language background other than English.
Atherton QLD 4883. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Atherton State High School compares
By ICSEA, Atherton State High School ranks 178th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Atherton State School, a government 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. Atherton State High School scores 963, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Atherton State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Atherton
Atherton State High School is located in Atherton, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,099/wk and median rent of $280/wk. Population: 7,724.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Atherton suburb profileSchools near Atherton State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Atherton State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton State SchoolGovernment Primary · Atherton | 0.6 km | 903 | 60 lower | 331 |
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Atherton | 1.0 km | 1022 | 59 higher | 287 |
| Jubilee Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Atherton | 1.7 km | 1017 | 54 higher | 850 |
| Tolga State SchoolGovernment Primary · Tolga | 4.2 km | 981 | 18 higher | 269 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Atherton State High School a government school?
Yes, Atherton State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Atherton State High School offer?
Atherton State High School offers 7-12.
What is Atherton State High School's ICSEA score?
Atherton State High School has an ICSEA score of 963, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Atherton State High School?
Atherton State High School has 781 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Atherton State High School?
The nearest schools to Atherton State High School are Atherton State School (0.6 km), St Joseph's School (1.0 km), Jubilee Christian College (1.7 km).
Where is Atherton State High School located?
Atherton State High School is located in Atherton, QLD 4883. Visit the school website at https://athertonshs.eq.edu.au.