Schools in Benowa, QLD

There are 33 schools near Benowa: 16 government, 6 Catholic and 11 independent. The average ICSEA score is 1051 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 23,366 students.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025.

Schools
33
Average ICSEA
1051
National average 1000
Students
23,366
Government
16

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

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Benowa, QLDValid: 2025 · Location: ACARA
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Select a school for its ICSEA and enrolments.

All Schools near Benowa

  1. #1
    Emmanuel College
    Independent Combined · Prep-12
    1139
    ICSEA
    1,686 students
    120 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 7% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    24% language background other than English
    School website
  2. #2
    St Hilda's School
    Independent Combined · Prep-12
    1135
    ICSEA
    1,258 students
    104 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 8% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    36% language background other than English
    School website
  3. #3
    The Southport School
    Independent Combined · Prep-12
    1118
    ICSEA
    1,621 students
    155 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 11% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    21% language background other than English
    School website
  4. #4
    Queensland Academy for Health Sciences
    Government Secondary · 10-12
    1109
    ICSEA
    468 students
    47 teachers
    10 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 13% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    75% language background other than English
    School website
  5. #5
    St Vincent's Primary School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1091
    ICSEA
    794 students
    50 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 18% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    4% language background other than English
    School website
  6. #6
    Benowa State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1089
    ICSEA
    894 students
    64 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 19% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    58% language background other than English
    School website
  7. #7
    Trinity Lutheran College
    Independent Combined · Prep-12
    1086
    ICSEA
    1,322 students
    109 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 20% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    20% language background other than English
    School website
  8. #8
    Josiah College
    Independent Combined · U
    1084
    ICSEA
    102 students
    15 teachers
    7 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 20% nationally
    1% Indigenous
    7% language background other than English
    School website
  9. #9
    Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1074
    ICSEA
    815 students
    51 teachers
    16 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 23% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  10. #10
    St Kevin's School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1072
    ICSEA
    427 students
    30 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 24% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    20% language background other than English
    School website
  11. #11
    Benowa State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1064
    ICSEA
    2,129 students
    164 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 27% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    45% language background other than English
    School website
  12. #12
    Bellevue Park State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1059
    ICSEA
    729 students
    55 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 28% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    38% language background other than English
    School website
  13. #13
    Aquinas College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1058
    ICSEA
    805 students
    66 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 29% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    9% language background other than English
    School website
  14. #14
    Miami State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1053
    ICSEA
    835 students
    67 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 31% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  15. #15
    St Michael's College
    Catholic Secondary · 7-12
    1048
    ICSEA
    820 students
    71 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 33% nationally
    2% Indigenous
    6% language background other than English
    School website
  16. #16
    Star of the Sea School
    Catholic Primary · Prep-6
    1045
    ICSEA
    236 students
    17 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 34% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  17. #17
    Ashmore State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1040
    ICSEA
    745 students
    51 teachers
    15 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 36% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    30% language background other than English
    School website
  18. #18
    Surfers Paradise State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1035
    ICSEA
    598 students
    53 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 38% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    47% language background other than English
    School website
  19. #19
    Southport State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1031
    ICSEA
    2,231 students
    163 teachers
    14 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 40% nationally
    4% Indigenous
    34% language background other than English
    School website
  20. #20
    Merrimac State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    1029
    ICSEA
    930 students
    84 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 41% nationally
    3% Indigenous
    28% language background other than English
    School website
  21. #21
    Southport Special School
    Government Combined · Prep-12
    1027
    ICSEA
    212 students
    60 teachers
    4 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 41% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    30% language background other than English
    School website
  22. #22
    Merrimac State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1020
    ICSEA
    600 students
    49 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 44% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    27% language background other than English
    School website
  23. #23
    Southport State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    1012
    ICSEA
    538 students
    41 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 47% nationally
    5% Indigenous
    58% language background other than English
    School website
  24. #24
    Worongary State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    994
    ICSEA
    508 students
    42 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 56% nationally
    6% Indigenous
    14% language background other than English
    School website
  25. #25
    Men of Business Academy
    Independent Secondary · 11-12
    993
    ICSEA
    238 students
    20 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 57% nationally
    9% Indigenous
    5% language background other than English
    School website
  26. #26
    Nerang State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    979
    ICSEA
    244 students
    23 teachers
    11 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 63% nationally
    10% Indigenous
    20% language background other than English
    School website
  27. #27
    William Duncan State School
    Government Primary · Prep-6
    975
    ICSEA
    580 students
    46 teachers
    13 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 65% nationally
    11% Indigenous
    13% language background other than English
    School website
  28. #28
    Keebra Park State High School
    Government Secondary · 7-12
    968
    ICSEA
    1,001 students
    87 teachers
    12 students per teacher
    ICSEA in the top 68% nationally
    9% Indigenous
    28% language background other than English
    School website
  29. #29
    The BUSY School - Southport Campus
    Independent Secondary
  30. #30
    Mastery Schools Australia - Southport Campus
    Independent Combined
  31. #31
    Mastery Schools Australia
    Independent Combined
  32. #32
    Trinity Lutheran College (Cotlew Street Campus)
    Independent Primary
  33. #33
    Australian International Islamic College - Carrara Campus
    Independent Combined

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Benowa QLD?

There are 33 schools near Benowa: 16 government (public), 6 Catholic, and 11 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Benowa?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Benowa is 1051. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Benowa?

The school near Benowa with the highest ICSEA score is Emmanuel College with an ICSEA of 1139 and 1,686 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage; the national average is 1000. Shows schools within about 5 km of the centre of Benowa.