Burpengary State Secondary College
Burpengary State Secondary College is a government secondary school in Burpengary, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 964, it sits in the 30th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,121 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 10% have a language background other than English.
Burpengary QLD 4505. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Burpengary State Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Burpengary State Secondary College ranks 175th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Arethusa College, an independent secondary school 1.3 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. Burpengary State Secondary College scores 964, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Burpengary
Burpengary State Secondary College is located in Burpengary, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,720/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 16,488.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Burpengary suburb profileSchools near Burpengary State Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Burpengary State Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arethusa CollegeIndependent Secondary · Deception Bay | 1.3 km | 938 | 26 lower | 1,733 |
| Burpengary State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burpengary | 2.3 km | 960 | 4 lower | 947 |
| St Eugene CollegeCatholic Combined · Burpengary | 2.4 km | 1031 | 67 higher | 1,494 |
| Jinibara State SchoolGovernment Primary · Narangba | 3.0 km | 980 | 16 higher | 611 |
| Narangba Valley State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Narangba | 3.5 km | 999 | 35 higher | 1,821 |
| Burpengary Meadows State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burpengary | 4.0 km | 994 | 30 higher | 702 |
| Deception Bay North State SchoolGovernment Primary · Deception Bay | 4.1 km | 887 | 77 lower | 362 |
| Narangba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Narangba | 4.2 km | 997 | 33 higher | 641 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burpengary State Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Burpengary State Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Burpengary State Secondary College offer?
Burpengary State Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Burpengary State Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Burpengary State Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 964, placing it in the 30th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Burpengary State Secondary College?
Burpengary State Secondary College has 1,121 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Burpengary State Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Burpengary State Secondary College are Arethusa College (1.3 km), The Younity School (1.5 km), Burpengary State School (2.3 km).
Where is Burpengary State Secondary College located?
Burpengary State Secondary College is located in Burpengary, QLD 4505. Visit the school website at https://burpengaryssc.eq.edu.au.