Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School is a government secondary school in Palm Beach, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 1022, it sits in the 57th percentile nationally and is close to the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 2,819 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 8% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Palm Beach QLD 4221. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School compares
By ICSEA, Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School ranks 92nd of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 2 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the largest enrolment. The nearest school is Elanora 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. Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School scores 1022, near average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elanora State SchoolGovernment Primary · Elanora | 0.7 km | 1061 | 39 higher | 924 |
| Currumbin State SchoolGovernment Primary · Currumbin | 0.8 km | 1017 | 5 lower | 1,144 |
| Elanora State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Elanora | 2.4 km | 1023 | 1 higher | 949 |
| St Augustine's Parish Primary SchoolCatholic Primary · Currumbin Waters | 2.5 km | 1086 | 64 higher | 482 |
| Palm Beach State SchoolGovernment Primary · Palm Beach | 2.6 km | 1059 | 37 higher | 894 |
| St Andrews Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Tallebudgera | 4.2 km | 1104 | 82 higher | 1,377 |
| Tallebudgera State SchoolGovernment Primary · Tallebudgera | 4.4 km | 1074 | 52 higher | 751 |
| Burleigh Heads State SchoolGovernment Primary · Burleigh Heads | 5.5 km | 1048 | 26 higher | 458 |
| Marymount CollegeCatholic Secondary · Burleigh Waters | 5.6 km | 1073 | 51 higher | 1,262 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School a government school?
Yes, Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School offer?
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School offers 7-12.
What is Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School's ICSEA score?
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School has an ICSEA score of 1022, placing it in the 57th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School?
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School has 2,819 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School?
The nearest schools to Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School are Elanora State School (0.7 km), Currumbin State School (0.8 km), Currumbin Community Special School (2.3 km).
Where is Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School located?
Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School is located in Palm Beach, QLD 4221. Visit the school website at https://pbc-shs.eq.edu.au.