Gordonvale State High School

Gordonvale State High School is a government secondary school in Gordonvale, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 883, it sits in the 8th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 623 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 40% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 21% have a language background other than English.

Gordonvale QLD 4865. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.

ICSEA score
883
8th percentile
Enrolments
623
7-12
Students per teacher
12:1
54 teaching staff
Indigenous students
40%
of enrolments
Language background other than English
21%
of enrolments

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

How Gordonvale State High School compares

By ICSEA, Gordonvale State High School ranks 292nd 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 Gordonvale State School, a government primary school 0.7 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. Gordonvale State High School scores 883, below average.

ICSEA 883Valid: 2025 · Source: ACARA School Profile
Avg 1,000
883
7008501,0001,1501,300

Enrolment and location

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

Gordonvale State High School Location: ACARA School Location 2025

About Gordonvale

Gordonvale State High School is located in Gordonvale, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,659/wk and median rent of $320/wk. Population: 6,944.

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS

Gordonvale suburb profile

Schools near Gordonvale State High School

The 3 nearest schools to Gordonvale State High School by straight-line distance, with ICSEA and enrolments from ACARA 2025.
SchoolDistanceICSEAvs Gordonvale State High SchoolStudents
Gordonvale State SchoolGovernment Primary · Gordonvale0.7 km886 3 higher403
Djarragun CollegeIndependent Combined · Gordonvale1.0 km683 200 lower259
St Michael's SchoolCatholic Primary · Gordonvale1.2 km993 110 higher279

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordonvale State High School a government school?

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

What year levels does Gordonvale State High School offer?

Gordonvale State High School offers 7-12.

What is Gordonvale State High School's ICSEA score?

Gordonvale State High School has an ICSEA score of 883, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.

How many students attend Gordonvale State High School?

Gordonvale State High School has 623 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.

What schools are near Gordonvale State High School?

The nearest schools to Gordonvale State High School are Gordonvale State School (0.7 km), Djarragun College (1.0 km), St Michael's School (1.2 km).

Where is Gordonvale State High School located?

Gordonvale State High School is located in Gordonvale, QLD 4865. Visit the school website at https://gordonvalehigh.eq.edu.au.

Gordonvale State High School official website