Emerald North State School
Emerald North State School is a government primary school in Emerald, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 878, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 314 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 29% 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 Emerald North State School compares
By ICSEA, Emerald North State School ranks 1,026th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 4th-highest ICSEA and the 3rd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Emerald State High School, a government secondary school 0.6 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. Emerald North State School scores 878, below average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Emerald North State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Emerald North State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Emerald | 0.6 km | 945 | 67 higher | 847 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emerald | 1.1 km | 1021 | 143 higher | 482 |
| Emerald State SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerald | 1.2 km | 948 | 70 higher | 295 |
| Capricornia School of Distance EducationGovernment Combined · Emerald | 2.5 km | 960 | 82 higher | 5,463 |
| Denison State SchoolGovernment Primary · Emerald | 2.5 km | 948 | 70 higher | 364 |
| Marist CollegeCatholic Secondary · Emerald | 3.5 km | 999 | 121 higher | 697 |
| St Brigid's Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Emerald | 5.2 km | 990 | 112 higher | 323 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emerald North State School a government school?
Yes, Emerald North State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Emerald North State School offer?
Emerald North State School offers Prep-6.
What is Emerald North State School's ICSEA score?
Emerald North State School has an ICSEA score of 878, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Emerald North State School?
Emerald North State School has 314 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.
What schools are near Emerald North State School?
The nearest schools to Emerald North State School are Emerald State High School (0.6 km), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (1.1 km), Emerald State School (1.2 km).
Where is Emerald North State School located?
Emerald North State School is located in Emerald, QLD 4720. Visit the school website at https://emeraldnorthss.eq.edu.au.