Caloundra State High School
Caloundra State High School is a government secondary school in Caloundra, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1004, it sits in the 49th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,316 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Caloundra QLD 4551. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Caloundra State High School compares
By ICSEA, Caloundra State High School ranks 116th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Kairos Community College - Caloundra Campus, an independent secondary school 0.8 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. Caloundra State High School scores 1004, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Caloundra State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Caloundra
Caloundra State High School is located in Caloundra, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $980/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 3,932.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Caloundra suburb profileSchools near Caloundra State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Caloundra State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caloundra Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Caloundra | 1.0 km | 1058 | 54 higher | 438 |
| Caloundra State SchoolGovernment Primary · Caloundra | 1.0 km | 1027 | 23 higher | 481 |
| Our Lady of the Rosary SchoolCatholic Primary · Caloundra | 1.8 km | 1092 | 88 higher | 321 |
| Currimundi Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Dicky Beach | 2.0 km | 1006 | 2 higher | 177 |
| Currimundi State SchoolGovernment Primary · Currimundi | 2.1 km | 1041 | 37 higher | 619 |
| Golden Beach State SchoolGovernment Primary · Golden Beach | 2.4 km | 1015 | 11 higher | 548 |
| Talara Primary CollegeGovernment Primary · Currimundi | 2.5 km | 1035 | 31 higher | 974 |
| Meridan State CollegeGovernment Combined · Meridan Plains | 3.2 km | 1013 | 9 higher | 1,795 |
| Unity CollegeCatholic Combined · Caloundra West | 3.6 km | 1065 | 61 higher | 1,450 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Caloundra State High School a government school?
Yes, Caloundra State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Caloundra State High School offer?
Caloundra State High School offers 7-12.
What is Caloundra State High School's ICSEA score?
Caloundra State High School has an ICSEA score of 1004, placing it in the 49th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Caloundra State High School?
Caloundra State High School has 1,316 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Caloundra State High School?
The nearest schools to Caloundra State High School are Kairos Community College - Caloundra Campus (0.8 km), Caloundra Christian College (1.0 km), Caloundra State School (1.0 km).
Where is Caloundra State High School located?
Caloundra State High School is located in Caloundra, QLD 4551. Visit the school website at https://caloundrashs.eq.edu.au.