Lawnton State School
Lawnton State School is a government primary school in Lawnton, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 967, it sits in the 32nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 643 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 11% have a language background other than English.
Lawnton QLD 4501. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Lawnton State School compares
By ICSEA, Lawnton State School ranks 628th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 12 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 10th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Pine Rivers Special School, a government combined school 0.9 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 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. Lawnton State School scores 967, near average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Lawnton State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Lawnton
Lawnton State School is located in Lawnton, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,371/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 5,905.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Lawnton suburb profileSchools near Lawnton State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Lawnton State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Rivers Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Lawnton | 0.9 km | 1009 | 42 higher | 348 |
| Bray Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Bray Park | 1.3 km | 973 | 6 higher | 480 |
| Holy Spirit SchoolCatholic Primary · Bray Park | 1.4 km | 1031 | 64 higher | 484 |
| Petrie State SchoolGovernment Primary · Petrie | 1.5 km | 973 | 6 higher | 492 |
| Our Lady of the Way SchoolCatholic Primary · Petrie | 1.7 km | 1037 | 70 higher | 246 |
| Mt Maria College - PetrieCatholic Secondary · Petrie | 1.9 km | 1015 | 48 higher | 403 |
| Strathpine State SchoolGovernment Primary · Strathpine | 2.0 km | 976 | 9 higher | 372 |
| Pine Rivers State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Strathpine | 2.2 km | 960 | 7 lower | 902 |
| Genesis Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Bray Park | 2.3 km | 1099 | 132 higher | 1,618 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lawnton State School a government school?
Yes, Lawnton State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Lawnton State School offer?
Lawnton State School offers Prep-6.
What is Lawnton State School's ICSEA score?
Lawnton State School has an ICSEA score of 967, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Lawnton State School?
Lawnton State School has 643 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Lawnton State School?
The nearest schools to Lawnton State School are Pine Rivers Special School (0.9 km), YOS Lawnton (1.1 km), Bray Park State School (1.3 km).
Where is Lawnton State School located?
Lawnton State School is located in Lawnton, QLD 4501. Visit the school website at https://lawntonss.eq.edu.au.