Port Douglas State School

Port Douglas State School is a government primary school in Port Douglas, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1012, it sits in the 52nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 230 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.

Port Douglas QLD 4877. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
1012
52nd percentile
Enrolments
230
Prep-6
Students per teacher
10:1
23 teaching staff
Indigenous students
3%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
19%
of enrolments

Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025

How Port Douglas State School compares

By ICSEA, Port Douglas State School ranks 380th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other primary school within 5 km. The nearest school is Newman Catholic College - Port Douglas Campus, a Catholic secondary school 4.4 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. Port Douglas State School scores 1012, near average.

ICSEA 1012Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
1012
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Port Douglas State School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.

Port Douglas State School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Port Douglas

Port Douglas State School is located in Port Douglas, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,370/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 3,650.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Port Douglas suburb profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port Douglas State School a government school?

Yes, Port Douglas State School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Port Douglas State School offer?

Port Douglas State School offers Prep-6.

What is Port Douglas State School's ICSEA score?

Port Douglas State School has an ICSEA score of 1012, placing it in the 52nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Port Douglas State School?

Port Douglas State School has 230 enrolled students, with approximately 10 students per teacher.

What schools are near Port Douglas State School?

The nearest schools to Port Douglas State School are Newman Catholic College - Port Douglas Campus (4.4 km).

Where is Port Douglas State School located?

Port Douglas State School is located in Port Douglas, QLD 4877. Visit the school website at https://portdouglasss.eq.edu.au.

Port Douglas State School official website