Townsville State High School
Townsville State High School is a government secondary school in Railway Estate, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 924, it sits in the 16th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 841 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 25% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 36% have a language background other than English.
Railway Estate QLD 4810. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Townsville State High School compares
By ICSEA, Townsville State High School ranks 253rd of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Railway Estate 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. Townsville State High School scores 924, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Townsville State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Railway Estate
Townsville State High School is located in Railway Estate, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,529/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 2,871.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Railway Estate suburb profileSchools near Townsville State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Townsville State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville Flexible SchoolCatholic Secondary · West End | 0.8 km | 842 | 82 lower | 204 |
| St Margaret Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Hyde Park | 1.3 km | 1014 | 90 higher | 707 |
| Hermit Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Hyde Park | 1.7 km | 1028 | 104 higher | 630 |
| St Joseph's Catholic School, The StrandCatholic Primary · North Ward | 2.3 km | 1100 | 176 higher | 355 |
| Townsville Grammar SchoolIndependent Secondary · North Ward | 2.3 km | 1116 | 192 higher | 1,288 |
| St Patrick's College TownsvilleCatholic Secondary · Townsville | 2.3 km | 1024 | 100 higher | 663 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Townsville State High School a government school?
Yes, Townsville State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Townsville State High School offer?
Townsville State High School offers 7-12.
What is Townsville State High School's ICSEA score?
Townsville State High School has an ICSEA score of 924, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Townsville State High School?
Townsville State High School has 841 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Townsville State High School?
The nearest schools to Townsville State High School are Railway Estate State School (0.6 km), Townsville Flexible School (0.8 km), Townsville West State School (0.9 km).
Where is Townsville State High School located?
Townsville State High School is located in Railway Estate, QLD 4810. Visit the school website at https://townsvilleshs.eq.edu.au.