Tara Shire State College
Tara Shire State College is a government combined school in Tara, QLD offering Prep-12. With an ICSEA score of 842, it sits in the 4th percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 353 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 33% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 3% have a language background other than English.
Tara QLD 4421. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Tara Shire State College compares
By ICSEA, Tara Shire State College ranks 302nd of the 329 combined schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other combined school within 5 km. The nearest school is St Joseph's School, a Catholic primary school 0.5 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. Tara Shire State College scores 842, well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Tara Shire State College, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tara Shire State College a government school?
Yes, Tara Shire State College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Tara Shire State College offer?
Tara Shire State College offers Prep-12.
What is Tara Shire State College's ICSEA score?
Tara Shire State College has an ICSEA score of 842, placing it in the 4th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Tara Shire State College?
Tara Shire State College has 353 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Tara Shire State College?
The nearest schools to Tara Shire State College are St Joseph's School (0.5 km).
Where is Tara Shire State College located?
Tara Shire State College is located in Tara, QLD 4421. Visit the school website at https://tarashiresc.eq.edu.au.