Pine Rivers Special School
Pine Rivers Special School is a government combined school in Lawnton, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1009, it sits in the 51st percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 348 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher. 12% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 23% have a language background other than English.
Lawnton QLD 4501. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Pine Rivers Special School compares
By ICSEA, Pine Rivers Special School ranks 179th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is YOS Lawnton, 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. Pine Rivers Special School scores 1009, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Pine Rivers Special School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Lawnton
Pine Rivers Special School is located in Lawnton, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,371/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 5,905.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lawnton suburb profileSchools near Pine Rivers Special School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pine Rivers Special School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnton State SchoolGovernment Primary · Lawnton | 0.9 km | 967 | 42 lower | 643 |
| Strathpine State SchoolGovernment Primary · Strathpine | 1.4 km | 976 | 33 lower | 372 |
| Bray Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bray Park | 1.5 km | 973 | 36 lower | 480 |
| Pine Rivers State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Strathpine | 1.6 km | 960 | 49 lower | 902 |
| Holy Spirit SchoolCatholic Primary · Bray Park | 1.8 km | 1031 | 22 higher | 484 |
| Our Lady of the Way SchoolCatholic Primary · Petrie | 1.9 km | 1037 | 28 higher | 246 |
| Petrie State SchoolGovernment Primary · Petrie | 2.0 km | 973 | 36 lower | 492 |
| Mt Maria College - PetrieCatholic Secondary · Petrie | 2.1 km | 1015 | 6 higher | 403 |
| Bray Park State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Bray Park | 2.9 km | 991 | 18 lower | 1,830 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pine Rivers Special School a government school?
Yes, Pine Rivers Special School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pine Rivers Special School offer?
Pine Rivers Special School offers Prep-12.
What is Pine Rivers Special School's ICSEA score?
Pine Rivers Special School has an ICSEA score of 1009, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pine Rivers Special School?
Pine Rivers Special School has 348 enrolled students, with approximately 4 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pine Rivers Special School?
The nearest schools to Pine Rivers Special School are YOS Lawnton (0.2 km), Lawnton State School (0.9 km), Strathpine State School (1.4 km).
Where is Pine Rivers Special School located?
Pine Rivers Special School is located in Lawnton, QLD 4501. Visit the school website at https://pineriversspecialschool.eq.edu.au.