QLD · Government Secondary
Murgon State High School
Murgon 4605 · 7-12
Murgon State High School is a government secondary school in Murgon, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 818, it sits in the 3rd percentile nationally and is well below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 318 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher. 58% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 28% have a language background other than English.
How Murgon State High School compares
By ICSEA, Murgon State High School ranks 314th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is St Joseph's School, a Catholic primary school 0.4 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 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. Murgon State High School scores 818 — well below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Murgon State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Murgon
Murgon State High School is located in Murgon, QLD — a suburb with a median household income of $984/wk and median rent of $220/wk. Population: 2,220.
View full Murgon suburb profile →Schools near Murgon State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Murgon State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's SchoolCatholic Primary · Murgon | 0.4 km | 800 | 18 lower | 105 |
| Murgon State SchoolGovernment Primary · Murgon | 0.4 km | 865 | 47 higher | 108 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Murgon State High School a government school?
Yes, Murgon State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Murgon State High School offer?
Murgon State High School offers 7-12.
What is Murgon State High School's ICSEA score?
Murgon State High School has an ICSEA score of 818, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Murgon State High School?
Murgon State High School has 318 enrolled students, with approximately 8 students per teacher.
What schools are near Murgon State High School?
The nearest schools to Murgon State High School are St Joseph's School (0.4 km), Murgon State School (0.4 km).
Where is Murgon State High School located?
Murgon State High School is located in Murgon, QLD 4605. Visit the school website at https://murgonshs.eq.edu.au.