Emerald State High School
Emerald State High School is a government secondary school in Emerald, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 945, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 847 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 15% have a language background other than English.
Emerald QLD 4720. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Emerald State High School compares
By ICSEA, Emerald State High School ranks 210th 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 Emerald North 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. Emerald State High School scores 945, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Emerald State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Emerald State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald North State SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerald | 0.6 km | 878 | 67 lower | 314 |
| Emerald State SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerald | 1.2 km | 948 | 3 higher | 295 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emerald | 1.2 km | 1021 | 76 higher | 482 |
| Denison State SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerald | 2.2 km | 948 | 3 higher | 364 |
| Capricornia School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Emerald | 2.2 km | 960 | 15 higher | 5,463 |
| Marist CollegeCatholic Secondary · Emerald | 3.5 km | 999 | 54 higher | 697 |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emerald | 5.2 km | 990 | 45 higher | 323 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emerald State High School a government school?
Yes, Emerald State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Emerald State High School offer?
Emerald State High School offers 7-12.
What is Emerald State High School's ICSEA score?
Emerald State High School has an ICSEA score of 945, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Emerald State High School?
Emerald State High School has 847 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Emerald State High School?
The nearest schools to Emerald State High School are Emerald North State School (0.6 km), Emerald State School (1.2 km), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (1.2 km).
Where is Emerald State High School located?
Emerald State High School is located in Emerald, QLD 4720. Visit the school website at https://emeraldshs.eq.edu.au.