Burnside State High School
Burnside State High School is a government secondary school in Burnside, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 988, it sits in the 41st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 809 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
Burnside QLD 4560. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Burnside State High School compares
By ICSEA, Burnside State High School ranks 143rd 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 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Burnside State School, a government primary school 0.1 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. Burnside State High School scores 988, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Burnside State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
Schools near Burnside State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Burnside State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burnside | 0.1 km | 984 | 4 lower | 368 |
| St John's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Nambour | 0.9 km | 1059 | 71 higher | 927 |
| St Joseph's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nambour | 1.3 km | 1045 | 57 higher | 341 |
| Nambour State CollegeGovernment Combined · Nambour | 1.7 km | 977 | 11 lower | 1,469 |
| Nambour Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Woombye | 2.0 km | 1083 | 95 higher | 1,309 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burnside State High School a government school?
Yes, Burnside State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Burnside State High School offer?
Burnside State High School offers 7-12.
What is Burnside State High School's ICSEA score?
Burnside State High School has an ICSEA score of 988, placing it in the 41st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Burnside State High School?
Burnside State High School has 809 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Burnside State High School?
The nearest schools to Burnside State High School are Burnside State School (0.1 km), Nambour Special School (0.4 km), St John's College (0.9 km).
Where is Burnside State High School located?
Burnside State High School is located in Burnside, QLD 4560. Visit the school website at https://burnsideshs.eq.edu.au.