Nerang State High School
Nerang State High School is a government secondary school in Nerang, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 970, it sits in the 33rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 998 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Nerang QLD 4211. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Nerang State High School compares
By ICSEA, Nerang State High School ranks 163rd 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 Brigid's Catholic Primary School, a Catholic 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. Nerang State High School scores 970, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Nerang
Nerang State High School is located in Nerang, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,423/wk and median rent of $390/wk. Population: 17,048.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Nerang suburb profileSchools near Nerang State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Nerang State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Nerang | 1.0 km | 1036 | 66 higher | 338 |
| William Duncan State SchoolGovernment Primary · Highland Park | 1.4 km | 975 | 5 higher | 580 |
| Nerang State SchoolGovernment Primary · Nerang | 1.7 km | 979 | 9 higher | 244 |
| Worongary State SchoolGovernment Primary · Worongary | 2.7 km | 994 | 24 higher | 508 |
| Silkwood SchoolIndependent Combined · Mount Nathan | 3.7 km | 1073 | 103 higher | 765 |
| Trinity Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Ashmore | 4.1 km | 1086 | 116 higher | 1,322 |
| Emmanuel CollegeIndependent Combined · Carrara | 4.4 km | 1139 | 169 higher | 1,686 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nerang State High School a government school?
Yes, Nerang State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Nerang State High School offer?
Nerang State High School offers 7-12.
What is Nerang State High School's ICSEA score?
Nerang State High School has an ICSEA score of 970, placing it in the 33rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Nerang State High School?
Nerang State High School has 998 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Nerang State High School?
The nearest schools to Nerang State High School are St Brigid's Catholic Primary School (1.0 km), William Duncan State School (1.4 km), Nerang State School (1.7 km).
Where is Nerang State High School located?
Nerang State High School is located in Nerang, QLD 4211. Visit the school website at https://nerangshs.eq.edu.au.