Pioneer State High School
Pioneer State High School is a government secondary school in Andergrove, QLD offering 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 875, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 536 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher. 35% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 13% have a language background other than English.
Andergrove QLD 4740. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Pioneer State High School compares
By ICSEA, Pioneer State High School ranks 299th of the 323 secondary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 5 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 5th-highest ICSEA and the 5th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Whitsunday Anglican School, an independent 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. Pioneer State High School scores 875, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Pioneer State High School, check catchment rules with the school or the QLD education department.
About Andergrove
Pioneer State High School is located in Andergrove, QLD, a suburb with a median household income of $1,735/wk and median rent of $350/wk. Population: 9,924.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Andergrove suburb profileSchools near Pioneer State High School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Pioneer State High School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitsunday Anglican SchoolIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 0.8 km | 1102 | 227 higher | 1,151 |
| Beaconsfield State SchoolGovernment Primary · Beaconsfield | 1.0 km | 924 | 49 higher | 481 |
| Andergrove State SchoolGovernment Primary · Andergrove | 1.3 km | 887 | 12 higher | 270 |
| Carlisle Adventist CollegeIndependent Combined · Beaconsfield | 1.8 km | 990 | 115 higher | 281 |
| Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior CampusIndependent Primary · North Mackay | 2.1 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mackay Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · North Mackay | 2.1 km | 1000 | 125 higher | 879 |
| Mackay North State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · North Mackay | 2.3 km | 958 | 83 higher | 1,253 |
| Fitzgerald State SchoolGovernment Primary · North Mackay | 2.5 km | 955 | 80 higher | 632 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pioneer State High School a government school?
Yes, Pioneer State High School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Pioneer State High School offer?
Pioneer State High School offers 7-12.
What is Pioneer State High School's ICSEA score?
Pioneer State High School has an ICSEA score of 875, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Pioneer State High School?
Pioneer State High School has 536 enrolled students, with approximately 11 students per teacher.
What schools are near Pioneer State High School?
The nearest schools to Pioneer State High School are Whitsunday Anglican School (0.8 km), Beaconsfield State School (1.0 km), Mackay District Special School (1.0 km).
Where is Pioneer State High School located?
Pioneer State High School is located in Andergrove, QLD 4740. Visit the school website at https://pioneershs.eq.edu.au.