Sunbury State School
Sunbury State School is a government primary school in Maryborough, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 900, it sits in the 11th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 26% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 2% have a language background other than English.
Maryborough QLD 4650. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Sunbury State School compares
By ICSEA, Sunbury State School ranks 964th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 8 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 6th-highest ICSEA and the 6th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Riverside Christian College - Subcampus, an independent combined school 1.4 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. Sunbury State School scores 900, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Sunbury State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Sunbury State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldridge State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Maryborough | 1.4 km | 932 | 32 higher | 581 |
| Riverside Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Maryborough | 1.6 km | 1004 | 104 higher | 1,329 |
| Maryborough West State SchoolGovernment Primary · Maryborough | 1.7 km | 918 | 18 higher | 269 |
| Maryborough State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Maryborough | 2.2 km | 952 | 52 higher | 1,214 |
| St Mary's Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Maryborough | 2.7 km | 1005 | 105 higher | 359 |
| St Mary's CollegeCatholic Secondary · Maryborough | 2.7 km | 1010 | 110 higher | 313 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunbury State School a government school?
Yes, Sunbury State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Sunbury State School offer?
Sunbury State School offers Prep-6.
What is Sunbury State School's ICSEA score?
Sunbury State School has an ICSEA score of 900, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Sunbury State School?
Sunbury State School has 210 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Sunbury State School?
The nearest schools to Sunbury State School are Riverside Christian College - Subcampus (1.4 km), Aldridge State High School (1.4 km), Riverside Christian College (1.6 km).
Where is Sunbury State School located?
Sunbury State School is located in Maryborough, QLD 4650. Visit the school website at https://sunburyss.eq.edu.au.