QLD · Government Primary
Freshwater State School
Freshwater 4870 · Prep-6
Freshwater State School is a government primary school in Freshwater, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1064, it sits in the 73rd percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 594 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 6% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.
How Freshwater State School compares
By ICSEA, Freshwater State School ranks 174th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Freshwater Christian College, an independent combined school 1.5 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 Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Freshwater State School scores 1064 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Freshwater State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Freshwater State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Brinsmead | 1.5 km | 1041 | 23 lower | 562 |
| Peace Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Kamerunga | 2.5 km | 1054 | 10 lower | 544 |
| St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch ValleyCatholic Combined · Redlynch | 3.1 km | 1067 | 3 higher | 1,373 |
| Caravonica State SchoolGovernment Primary · Caravonica | 3.7 km | 1020 | 44 lower | 540 |
| Redlynch State CollegeGovernment Combined · Redlynch | 3.8 km | 1007 | 57 lower | 1,834 |
| Whitfield State SchoolGovernment Primary · Whitfield | 3.8 km | 974 | 90 lower | 774 |
| Edge Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Edge Hill | 4.1 km | 1016 | 48 lower | 864 |
| Machans Beach State SchoolGovernment Primary · Machans Beach | 4.5 km | 944 | 120 lower | 135 |
| Mother of Good Counsel SchoolCatholic Primary · Cairns North | 5.0 km | 1091 | 27 higher | 354 |
| Holy Spirit College - Manoora CampusCatholic Secondary · Manoora | 5.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Freshwater State School a government school?
Yes, Freshwater State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Freshwater State School offer?
Freshwater State School offers Prep-6.
What is Freshwater State School's ICSEA score?
Freshwater State School has an ICSEA score of 1064, placing it in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Freshwater State School?
Freshwater State School has 594 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Freshwater State School?
The nearest schools to Freshwater State School are Freshwater Christian College (1.5 km), Peace Lutheran College (2.5 km), St Andrew's Catholic College Redlynch Valley (3.1 km).
Where is Freshwater State School located?
Freshwater State School is located in Freshwater, QLD 4870. Visit the school website at https://freshwaterss.eq.edu.au.