Laidley State High School

Laidley State High School is a government secondary school in Laidley, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 923, it sits in the 16th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 672 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.

Laidley QLD 4341. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
923
16th percentile
Enrolments
672
7-12
Students per teacher
11:1
63 teaching staff
Indigenous students
18%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
5%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Laidley State High School compares

By ICSEA, Laidley State High School ranks 255th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is St Mary's School, a Catholic primary school 1.3 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. Laidley State High School scores 923, below average.

ICSEA 923Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
923
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Laidley State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.

Laidley State High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Laidley

Laidley State High School is located in Laidley, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $939/wk and median rent of $300/wk. Population: 3,809.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Laidley suburb profile

Schools near Laidley State High School

The 2 nearest schools to Laidley State High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Laidley State High SchoolStudents
St Mary's SchoolCatholic Primary · Laidley1.3 km1003 80 higher260
Laidley District State SchoolGovernment Primary · Laidley1.7 km914 9 lower375

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laidley State High School a government school?

Yes, Laidley State High School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Laidley State High School offer?

Laidley State High School offers 7-12.

What is Laidley State High School's ICSEA score?

Laidley State High School has an ICSEA score of 923, placing it in the 16th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Laidley State High School?

Laidley State High School has 672 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.

What schools are near Laidley State High School?

The nearest schools to Laidley State High School are St Mary's School (1.3 km), Laidley District State School (1.7 km).

Where is Laidley State High School located?

Laidley State High School is located in Laidley, QLD 4341. Visit the school website at https://laidleyshs.eq.edu.au.

Laidley State High School official website