Coombabah State High School
Coombabah State High School is a government secondary school in Coombabah, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 977, it sits in the 36th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,113 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Coombabah QLD 4216. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Coombabah State High School compares
By ICSEA, Coombabah State High School ranks 155th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is A B Paterson College, an independent combined school 1.8 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. Coombabah State High School scores 977, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Coombabah State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Coombabah
Coombabah State High School is located in Coombabah, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,092/wk and median rent of $415/wk. Population: 10,298.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Coombabah suburb profileSchools near Coombabah State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Coombabah State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A B Paterson CollegeIndependent Combined · Arundel | 1.8 km | 1123 | 146 higher | 1,652 |
| Biggera Waters State SchoolGovernment Primary · Biggera Waters | 1.9 km | 1030 | 53 higher | 713 |
| Arundel State SchoolGovernment Primary · Arundel | 2.6 km | 1035 | 58 higher | 925 |
| St Francis Xavier SchoolCatholic Primary · Runaway Bay | 2.8 km | 1076 | 99 higher | 665 |
| Labrador State SchoolGovernment Primary · Labrador | 3.2 km | 997 | 20 higher | 670 |
| Coombabah State SchoolGovernment Primary · Coombabah | 3.5 km | 1009 | 32 higher | 730 |
| Musgrave Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southport | 4.2 km | 1028 | 51 higher | 636 |
| Southport Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Southport | 4.4 km | 1027 | 50 higher | 212 |
| Queensland Academy for Health SciencesGovernment Secondary · Southport | 4.8 km | 1109 | 132 higher | 468 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coombabah State High School a government school?
Yes, Coombabah State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Coombabah State High School offer?
Coombabah State High School offers 7-12.
What is Coombabah State High School's ICSEA score?
Coombabah State High School has an ICSEA score of 977, placing it in the 36th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Coombabah State High School?
Coombabah State High School has 1,113 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Coombabah State High School?
The nearest schools to Coombabah State High School are A B Paterson College (1.8 km), Biggera Waters State School (1.9 km), Arundel State School (2.6 km).
Where is Coombabah State High School located?
Coombabah State High School is located in Coombabah, QLD 4216. Visit the school website at https://coombabashs.eq.edu.au.