Hervey Bay State High School
Hervey Bay State High School is a government secondary school in Pialba, 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 1,280 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Pialba QLD 4655. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Hervey Bay State High School compares
By ICSEA, Hervey Bay State High School ranks 178th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pialba State School, a government primary school 0.3 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. Hervey Bay State High School scores 963, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Hervey Bay State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Pialba
Hervey Bay State High School is located in Pialba, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $932/wk and median rent of $310/wk. Population: 4,151.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Pialba suburb profileSchools near Hervey Bay State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Hervey Bay State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pialba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Pialba | 0.3 km | 901 | 62 lower | 367 |
| Kawungan State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kawungan | 2.5 km | 976 | 13 higher | 877 |
| Bayside Christian College Hervey BayIndependent Combined · Urraween | 2.5 km | 1010 | 47 higher | 631 |
| St James Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Urraween | 2.7 km | 1038 | 75 higher | 754 |
| Xavier Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Hervey Bay | 2.8 km | 1021 | 58 higher | 1,322 |
| Yarrilee State SchoolGovernment Primary · Urraween | 2.9 km | 965 | 2 higher | 732 |
| Fraser Coast Anglican CollegeIndependent Combined · Wondunna | 4.6 km | 1098 | 135 higher | 1,010 |
| Urangan State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Urangan | 4.7 km | 961 | 2 lower | 1,342 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hervey Bay State High School a government school?
Yes, Hervey Bay State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Hervey Bay State High School offer?
Hervey Bay State High School offers 7-12.
What is Hervey Bay State High School's ICSEA score?
Hervey Bay 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 Hervey Bay State High School?
Hervey Bay State High School has 1,280 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Hervey Bay State High School?
The nearest schools to Hervey Bay State High School are Pialba State School (0.3 km), Kawungan State School (2.5 km), Bayside Christian College Hervey Bay (2.5 km).
Where is Hervey Bay State High School located?
Hervey Bay State High School is located in Pialba, QLD 4655. Visit the school website at https://herveybayshs.eq.edu.au.