Runcorn State High School
Runcorn State High School is a government secondary school in Runcorn, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 973, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 838 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 56% have a language background other than English.
Runcorn QLD 4113. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Runcorn State High School compares
By ICSEA, Runcorn State High School ranks 159th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Warrigal Road State School, a government primary school 1.0 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. Runcorn State High School scores 973, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Runcorn State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Runcorn
Runcorn State High School is located in Runcorn, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,742/wk and median rent of $400/wk. Population: 14,199.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Runcorn suburb profileSchools near Runcorn State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Runcorn State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrigal Road State SchoolGovernment Primary · Eight Mile Plains | 1.0 km | 1085 | 112 higher | 1,159 |
| Runcorn Heights State SchoolGovernment Primary · Runcorn | 1.5 km | 1028 | 55 higher | 553 |
| Runcorn State SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunnybank | 1.6 km | 1032 | 59 higher | 448 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Sunnybank | 2.0 km | 1099 | 126 higher | 560 |
| Sunnybank Hills State SchoolGovernment Primary · Sunnybank Hills | 2.2 km | 1119 | 146 higher | 1,686 |
| Kuraby State SchoolGovernment Primary · Kuraby | 2.4 km | 998 | 25 higher | 359 |
| MacGregor State SchoolGovernment Primary · Macgregor | 2.6 km | 1102 | 129 higher | 1,212 |
| Sunnybank State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Sunnybank | 2.6 km | 963 | 10 lower | 641 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Runcorn State High School a government school?
Yes, Runcorn State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Runcorn State High School offer?
Runcorn State High School offers 7-12.
What is Runcorn State High School's ICSEA score?
Runcorn State High School has an ICSEA score of 973, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Runcorn State High School?
Runcorn State High School has 838 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Runcorn State High School?
The nearest schools to Runcorn State High School are Warrigal Road State School (1.0 km), Runcorn Heights State School (1.5 km), Runcorn State School (1.6 km).
Where is Runcorn State High School located?
Runcorn State High School is located in Runcorn, QLD 4113. Visit the school website at https://runcornshs.eq.edu.au.