Buranda State School
Buranda State School is a government primary school in Woolloongabba, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1127, it sits in the 91st percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 226 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 47% have a language background other than English.
Woolloongabba QLD 4102. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
How Buranda State School compares
By ICSEA, Buranda State School ranks 55th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 36 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 15th-highest ICSEA and the 29th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Narbethong State Special School, a government combined school 0.3 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. Buranda State School scores 1127, above average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Buranda State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Woolloongabba
Buranda State School is located in Woolloongabba, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,863/wk and median rent of $440/wk. Population: 8,687.
Woolloongabba suburb profileSchools near Buranda State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Buranda State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova CollegeCatholic Combined · Coorparoo | 0.9 km | 1135 | 8 higher | 1,561 |
| St James Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Coorparoo | 1.0 km | 1102 | 25 lower | 132 |
| Greenslopes State SchoolGovernment Primary · Greenslopes | 1.2 km | 1108 | 19 lower | 310 |
| East Brisbane State SchoolGovernment Primary · East Brisbane | 1.2 km | 1077 | 50 lower | 231 |
| Dutton Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Dutton Park | 1.5 km | 1118 | 9 lower | 325 |
| Brisbane South State Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Dutton Park | 1.5 km | 1137 | 10 higher | 1,236 |
| Junction Park State SchoolGovernment Primary · Annerley | 1.6 km | 1104 | 23 lower | 470 |
| Coorparoo Secondary CollegeGovernment Secondary · Coorparoo | 1.6 km | 1032 | 95 lower | 407 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buranda State School a government school?
Yes, Buranda State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Buranda State School offer?
Buranda State School offers Prep-6.
What is Buranda State School's ICSEA score?
Buranda State School has an ICSEA score of 1127, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Buranda State School?
Buranda State School has 226 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Buranda State School?
The nearest schools to Buranda State School are Narbethong State Special School (0.3 km), Australian International Islamic College - Buranda Campus (0.7 km), Villanova College (0.9 km).
Where is Buranda State School located?
Buranda State School is located in Woolloongabba, QLD 4102. Visit the school website at https://burandass.eq.edu.au.