Dalby State High School

Dalby State High School is a government secondary school in Dalby, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 946, it sits in the 23rd percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 1,090 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 18% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.

Dalby QLD 4405. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
946
23rd percentile
Enrolments
1,090
7-12
Students per teacher
12:1
94 teaching staff
Indigenous students
18%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
7%
of enrolments

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

How Dalby State High School compares

By ICSEA, Dalby State High School ranks 209th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. The nearest school is Our Lady of the Southern Cross College, a Catholic combined school 0.8 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. Dalby State High School scores 946, below average.

ICSEA 946Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
946
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

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

Dalby State High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Dalby

Dalby State High School is located in Dalby, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,462/wk and median rent of $260/wk. Population: 12,758.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Dalby suburb profile

Schools near Dalby State High School

The 4 nearest schools to Dalby State High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Dalby State High SchoolStudents
Our Lady of the Southern Cross CollegeCatholic Combined · Dalby0.8 km1021 75 higher681
Dalby State SchoolGovernment Primary · Dalby1.0 km942 4 lower505
Dalby Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Dalby1.7 km1009 63 higher419
Dalby South State SchoolGovernment Primary · Dalby2.3 km910 36 lower487

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dalby State High School a government school?

Yes, Dalby State High School is a government (public) school.

What year levels does Dalby State High School offer?

Dalby State High School offers 7-12.

What is Dalby State High School's ICSEA score?

Dalby State High School has an ICSEA score of 946, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Dalby State High School?

Dalby State High School has 1,090 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.

What schools are near Dalby State High School?

The nearest schools to Dalby State High School are Our Lady of the Southern Cross College (0.8 km), Dalby State School (1.0 km), Dalby Christian College (1.7 km).

Where is Dalby State High School located?

Dalby State High School is located in Dalby, QLD 4405. Visit the school website at https://dalbyshs.eq.edu.au.

Dalby State High School official website