Baringa State Secondary College
Baringa State Secondary College is a government secondary school in Baringa, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1007, it sits in the 50th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 677 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
Baringa QLD 4551. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Baringa State Secondary College compares
By ICSEA, Baringa State Secondary College ranks 113th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 3 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Baringa State Primary School, a government primary school 0.8 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. Baringa State Secondary College scores 1007, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Baringa
Baringa State Secondary College is located in Baringa, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $2,050/wk and median rent of $485/wk. Population: 4,604.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Baringa suburb profileSchools near Baringa State Secondary College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Baringa State Secondary College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baringa State Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Baringa | 0.8 km | 1032 | 25 higher | 930 |
| Unity CollegeCatholic Combined · Caloundra West | 1.3 km | 1065 | 58 higher | 1,450 |
| Notre Dame CollegeCatholic Combined · Bells Creek | 3.0 km | 1066 | 59 higher | 216 |
| Nirimba State Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Nirimba | 3.0 km | 1023 | 16 higher | 665 |
| Caloundra City Private SchoolIndependent Combined · Pelican Waters | 3.4 km | 1095 | 88 higher | 228 |
| Golden Beach State SchoolGovernment Primary · Golden Beach | 4.0 km | 1015 | 8 higher | 548 |
| Caloundra Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Caloundra | 4.1 km | 1058 | 51 higher | 438 |
| Meridan State CollegeGovernment Combined · Meridan Plains | 4.3 km | 1013 | 6 higher | 1,795 |
| Caloundra State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Caloundra | 4.9 km | 1004 | 3 lower | 1,316 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baringa State Secondary College a government school?
Yes, Baringa State Secondary College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Baringa State Secondary College offer?
Baringa State Secondary College offers 7-12.
What is Baringa State Secondary College's ICSEA score?
Baringa State Secondary College has an ICSEA score of 1007, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Baringa State Secondary College?
Baringa State Secondary College has 677 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Baringa State Secondary College?
The nearest schools to Baringa State Secondary College are Baringa State Primary School (0.8 km), Unity College (1.3 km), Notre Dame College (3.0 km).
Where is Baringa State Secondary College located?
Baringa State Secondary College is located in Baringa, QLD 4551. Visit the school website at https://baringassc.eq.edu.au.