Denison State School
Denison State School is a government primary school in Emerald, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 948, it sits in the 24th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 364 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 14% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Emerald QLD 4720. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Denison State School compares
By ICSEA, Denison State School ranks 749th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Capricornia School of Distance Education, a government combined school 0.1 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. Denison State School scores 948, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Denison State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Denison State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capricornia School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Emerald | 0.1 km | 960 | 12 higher | 5,463 |
| Emerald State SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerald | 1.4 km | 948 | same | 295 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emerald | 1.5 km | 1021 | 73 higher | 482 |
| Marist CollegeCatholic Secondary · Emerald | 1.6 km | 999 | 51 higher | 697 |
| Emerald State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Emerald | 2.2 km | 945 | 3 lower | 847 |
| Emerald North State SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerald | 2.5 km | 878 | 70 lower | 314 |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emerald | 3.5 km | 990 | 42 higher | 323 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denison State School a government school?
Yes, Denison State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Denison State School offer?
Denison State School offers Prep-6.
What is Denison State School's ICSEA score?
Denison State School has an ICSEA score of 948, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Denison State School?
Denison State School has 364 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Denison State School?
The nearest schools to Denison State School are Capricornia School of Distance Education (0.1 km), Emerald State School (1.4 km), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (1.5 km).
Where is Denison State School located?
Denison State School is located in Emerald, QLD 4720. Visit the school website at https://denisonss.eq.edu.au.