Brisbane School of Distance Education
Brisbane School of Distance Education is a government combined school in Coorparoo, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 1038, it sits in the 63rd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 3,100 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 17% have a language background other than English.
Coorparoo QLD 4151. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Brisbane School of Distance Education compares
By ICSEA, Brisbane School of Distance Education ranks 136th of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 18 combined schools within 5 km, it has the 12th-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Coorparoo Secondary College, a government secondary school 0.0 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. Brisbane School of Distance Education scores 1038, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Brisbane School of Distance Education, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Coorparoo
Brisbane School of Distance Education is located in Coorparoo, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,105/wk and median rent of $380/wk. Population: 18,132.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Coorparoo suburb profileSchools near Brisbane School of Distance Education
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Brisbane School of Distance Education | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coorparoo Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Coorparoo | 0.0 km | 1032 | 6 lower | 407 |
| Anglican Church Grammar SchoolIndependent Combined · East Brisbane | 0.5 km | 1170 | 132 higher | 1,901 |
| Coorparoo State SchoolGovernment Primary · Coorparoo | 1.1 km | 1132 | 94 higher | 809 |
| Villanova CollegeCatholic Combined · Coorparoo | 1.2 km | 1135 | 97 higher | 1,561 |
| Queensland Pathways State CollegeGovernment Secondary · Coorparoo | 1.2 km | 964 | 74 lower | 384 |
| East Brisbane State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Brisbane | 1.4 km | 1077 | 39 higher | 231 |
| St James Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Coorparoo | 1.5 km | 1102 | 64 higher | 132 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brisbane School of Distance Education a government school?
Yes, Brisbane School of Distance Education is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Brisbane School of Distance Education offer?
Brisbane School of Distance Education offers Prep-12.
What is Brisbane School of Distance Education's ICSEA score?
Brisbane School of Distance Education has an ICSEA score of 1038, placing it in the 63rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Brisbane School of Distance Education?
Brisbane School of Distance Education has 3,100 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Brisbane School of Distance Education?
The nearest schools to Brisbane School of Distance Education are Coorparoo Secondary College (0.0 km), Coorparoo Centre for Continuing Secondary Education (0.0 km), Anglican Church Grammar School (0.5 km).
Where is Brisbane School of Distance Education located?
Brisbane School of Distance Education is located in Coorparoo, QLD 4151. Visit the school website at https://brisbanesde.eq.edu.au.