Dalby State School
Dalby State School is a government primary school in Dalby, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 942, it sits in the 22nd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 505 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Dalby QLD 4405. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Dalby State School compares
By ICSEA, Dalby State School ranks 779th 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 largest enrolment. The nearest school is Dalby State High School, a government secondary school 1.0 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. Dalby State School scores 942, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Dalby State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Dalby
Dalby State School is located in Dalby, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,462/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 12,758.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Dalby suburb profileSchools near Dalby State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Dalby State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalby State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Dalby | 1.0 km | 946 | 4 higher | 1,090 |
| Dalby South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Dalby | 1.4 km | 910 | 32 lower | 487 |
| Our Lady of the Southern Cross CollegeCatholic Combined · Dalby | 1.6 km | 1021 | 79 higher | 681 |
| Dalby Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Dalby | 2.2 km | 1009 | 67 higher | 419 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dalby State School a government school?
Yes, Dalby State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Dalby State School offer?
Dalby State School offers Prep-6.
What is Dalby State School's ICSEA score?
Dalby State School has an ICSEA score of 942, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Dalby State School?
Dalby State School has 505 enrolled students, with approximately 15 students per teacher.
What schools are near Dalby State School?
The nearest schools to Dalby State School are Dalby State High School (1.0 km), Dalby South State School (1.4 km), Our Lady of the Southern Cross College (1.6 km).
Where is Dalby State School located?
Dalby State School is located in Dalby, QLD 4405. Visit the school website at https://dalbyss.eq.edu.au.