Petrie State School
Petrie State School is a government primary school in Petrie, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 973, it sits in the 35th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 492 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 5% have a language background other than English.
Petrie QLD 4502. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Petrie State School compares
By ICSEA, Petrie State School ranks 587th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 13 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 8th-highest ICSEA and the 7th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Mt Maria College - Petrie, a Catholic secondary school 0.7 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. Petrie State School scores 973, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Petrie State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Petrie
Petrie State School is located in Petrie, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,853/wk and median rent of $360/wk. Population: 8,722.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Petrie suburb profileSchools near Petrie State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Petrie State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Maria College - PetrieCatholic Secondary · Petrie | 0.7 km | 1015 | 42 higher | 403 |
| Our Lady of the Way SchoolCatholic Primary · Petrie | 0.7 km | 1037 | 64 higher | 246 |
| Kurwongbah State SchoolGovernment Primary · Petrie | 1.4 km | 992 | 19 higher | 620 |
| Lawnton State SchoolGovernment Primary · Lawnton | 1.5 km | 967 | 6 lower | 643 |
| Pine Rivers Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Lawnton | 2.0 km | 1009 | 36 higher | 348 |
| Bray Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bray Park | 2.8 km | 973 | same | 480 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Petrie State School a government school?
Yes, Petrie State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Petrie State School offer?
Petrie State School offers Prep-6.
What is Petrie State School's ICSEA score?
Petrie State School has an ICSEA score of 973, placing it in the 35th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Petrie State School?
Petrie State School has 492 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Petrie State School?
The nearest schools to Petrie State School are Mt Maria College - Petrie (0.7 km), Our Lady of the Way School (0.7 km), Kurwongbah State School (1.4 km).
Where is Petrie State School located?
Petrie State School is located in Petrie, QLD 4502. Visit the school website at https://petriess.eq.edu.au.