QLD · Government Primary
Samford State School
Samford Village 4520 · Prep-6
Samford State School is a government primary school in Samford Village, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1100, it sits in the 84th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 587 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher. 2% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 8% have a language background other than English.
How Samford State School compares
By ICSEA, Samford State School ranks 102nd of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Samford Valley Steiner School, an independent combined school 2.9 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Samford State School scores 1100 — above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Samford State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Samford Village
Samford State School is located in Samford Village, QLD — a suburb with a median household income of $1,696/wk and median rent of $605/wk. Population: 819.
View full Samford Village suburb profile →Schools near Samford State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Samford State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samford Valley Steiner SchoolIndependent Combined · Wights Mountain | 2.9 km | 1103 | 3 higher | 500 |
| Ferny Grove State SchoolGovernment Primary · Ferny Grove | 5.6 km | 1066 | 34 lower | 668 |
| St Andrew's Catholic SchoolCatholic Primary · Ferny Grove | 5.8 km | 1097 | 3 lower | 539 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Samford State School a government school?
Yes, Samford State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Samford State School offer?
Samford State School offers Prep-6.
What is Samford State School's ICSEA score?
Samford State School has an ICSEA score of 1100, placing it in the 84th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Samford State School?
Samford State School has 587 enrolled students, with approximately 14 students per teacher.
What schools are near Samford State School?
The nearest schools to Samford State School are Samford Valley Steiner School (2.9 km), Ferny Grove State School (5.6 km), St Andrew's Catholic School (5.8 km).
Where is Samford State School located?
Samford State School is located in Samford Village, QLD 4520. Visit the school website at https://samfordss.eq.edu.au.