St Michael's School

St Michael's School is a Catholic primary school in Gordonvale, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 993, it sits in the 44th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 279 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 16% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.

Gordonvale QLD 4865. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
993
44th percentile
Enrolments
279
Prep-6
Students per teacher
13:1
22 teaching staff
Indigenous students
16%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
8%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How St Michael's School compares

By ICSEA, St Michael's School ranks 487th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 primary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Gordonvale State School, a government primary school 0.6 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. St Michael's School scores 993, near average.

ICSEA 993Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
993
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

St Michael's School is a Catholic school. Catholic and independent schools set their own enrolment policies rather than using government school zones, so contact the school about enrolment.

St Michael's School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Gordonvale

St Michael's School is located in Gordonvale, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,659/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 6,944.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Gordonvale suburb profile

Schools near St Michael's School

The 3 nearest schools to St Michael's School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs St Michael's SchoolStudents
Gordonvale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gordonvale0.6 km886 107 lower403
Gordonvale State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Gordonvale1.2 km883 110 lower623
Djarragun CollegeIndependent Combined · Gordonvale2.1 km683 310 lower259

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Michael's School a government school?

No, St Michael's School is a Catholic school, not a government school.

What year levels does St Michael's School offer?

St Michael's School offers Prep-6.

What is St Michael's School's ICSEA score?

St Michael's School has an ICSEA score of 993, placing it in the 44th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend St Michael's School?

St Michael's School has 279 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.

What schools are near St Michael's School?

The nearest schools to St Michael's School are Gordonvale State School (0.6 km), Gordonvale State High School (1.2 km), Djarragun College (2.1 km).

Where is St Michael's School located?

St Michael's School is located in Gordonvale, QLD 4865. Visit the school website at http://www.stmichael.qld.edu.au.

St Michael's School official website