Kirwan State High School
Kirwan State High School is a government secondary school in Kirwan, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 919, it sits in the 15th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,922 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 31% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 18% have a language background other than English.
Kirwan QLD 4817. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Kirwan State High School compares
By ICSEA, Kirwan State High School ranks 263rd 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 4th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Indie School, Logan - Thuringowa Central Campus, an independent secondary school 0.2 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. Kirwan State High School scores 919, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Kirwan State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Kirwan
Kirwan State High School is located in Kirwan, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,673/wk and median rent of $325/wk. Population: 20,780.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Kirwan suburb profileSchools near Kirwan State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Kirwan State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weir State SchoolGovernment Primary · Thuringowa Central | 0.7 km | 838 | 81 lower | 747 |
| Kirwan State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kirwan | 1.1 km | 927 | 8 higher | 698 |
| The Willows State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kirwan | 1.2 km | 956 | 37 higher | 876 |
| Ryan Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Kirwan | 1.8 km | 1020 | 101 higher | 2,019 |
| Cranbrook State SchoolGovernment Primary · Cranbrook | 2.1 km | 910 | 9 lower | 592 |
| Heatley State SchoolGovernment Primary · Heatley | 2.4 km | 838 | 81 lower | 423 |
| Holy Spirit Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Cranbrook | 2.4 km | 1010 | 91 higher | 686 |
| Carinity Education - ShalomIndependent Combined · Condon | 2.5 km | 688 | 231 lower | 237 |
| Ignatius Park CollegeCatholic Secondary · Cranbrook | 2.8 km | 1018 | 99 higher | 959 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kirwan State High School a government school?
Yes, Kirwan State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Kirwan State High School offer?
Kirwan State High School offers 7-12.
What is Kirwan State High School's ICSEA score?
Kirwan State High School has an ICSEA score of 919, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Kirwan State High School?
Kirwan State High School has 1,922 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Kirwan State High School?
The nearest schools to Kirwan State High School are Indie School, Logan - Thuringowa Central Campus (0.2 km), Weir State School (0.7 km), Kirwan State School (1.1 km).
Where is Kirwan State High School located?
Kirwan State High School is located in Kirwan, QLD 4817. Visit the school website at https://kirwanshs.eq.edu.au.