Arundel State School
Arundel State School is a government primary school in Arundel, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1035, it sits in the 62nd percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 925 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 5% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 32% have a language background other than English.
Arundel QLD 4214. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Arundel State School compares
By ICSEA, Arundel State School ranks 275th of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 9 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is A B Paterson College, an independent combined school 2.0 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. Arundel State School scores 1035, near average.
Enrolment and location
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About Arundel
Arundel State School is located in Arundel, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,682/wk and median rent of $470/wk. Population: 11,171.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Arundel suburb profileSchools near Arundel State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Arundel State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A B Paterson CollegeIndependent Combined · Arundel | 2.0 km | 1123 | 88 higher | 1,652 |
| Coombabah State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Coombabah | 2.6 km | 977 | 58 lower | 1,113 |
| Queensland Academy for Health SciencesGovernment Secondary · Southport | 2.9 km | 1109 | 74 higher | 468 |
| Musgrave Hill State SchoolGovernment Primary · Southport | 3.2 km | 1028 | 7 lower | 636 |
| Southport Special SchoolGovernment Combined · Southport | 3.4 km | 1027 | 8 lower | 212 |
| Guardian Angels' Catholic Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Ashmore | 3.6 km | 1074 | 39 higher | 815 |
| Labrador State SchoolGovernment Primary · Labrador | 3.6 km | 997 | 38 lower | 670 |
| Biggera Waters State SchoolGovernment Primary · Biggera Waters | 3.6 km | 1030 | 5 lower | 713 |
| Aquinas CollegeCatholic Secondary · Ashmore | 3.8 km | 1058 | 23 higher | 805 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arundel State School a government school?
Yes, Arundel State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Arundel State School offer?
Arundel State School offers Prep-6.
What is Arundel State School's ICSEA score?
Arundel State School has an ICSEA score of 1035, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Arundel State School?
Arundel State School has 925 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near Arundel State School?
The nearest schools to Arundel State School are A B Paterson College (2.0 km), Coombabah State High School (2.6 km), Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (2.9 km).
Where is Arundel State School located?
Arundel State School is located in Arundel, QLD 4214. Visit the school website at https://arundelss.eq.edu.au.