QLD · Government Primary
Brightwater State School
Mountain Creek 4557 · Prep-6
Brightwater State School is a government primary school in Mountain Creek, QLD offering Prep-6. With an ICSEA score of 1055, it sits in the 70th percentile nationally and is above the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 733 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher. 3% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 19% have a language background other than English.
How Brightwater State School compares
By ICSEA, Brightwater State School ranks 201st of the 1,127 primary schools in QLD that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 4 primary schools within 5 km, it has the 3rd-highest ICSEA and the 4th-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - Mountain Creek Campus, an independent combined school 0.2 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. Brightwater State School scores 1055 — above average.
Enrolment and location
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Schools near Brightwater State School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Brightwater State School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - Mountain Creek CampusIndependent Combined · Mountain Creek | 0.2 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| The Industry School - Sunshine Coast - Mountain Creek CampusIndependent Secondary · Mountain Creek | 2.0 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Mountain Creek State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mountain Creek | 2.2 km | 1041 | 14 lower | 778 |
| Buddina State SchoolGovernment Primary · Buddina | 2.3 km | 1057 | 2 higher | 742 |
| Mountain Creek State High SchoolGovernment Secondary · Mountain Creek | 2.4 km | 1043 | 12 lower | 2,091 |
| Mooloolaba State SchoolGovernment Primary · Mooloolaba | 3.5 km | 1064 | 9 higher | 807 |
| Kawana Waters State CollegeGovernment Combined · Bokarina | 3.8 km | 1034 | 21 lower | 2,495 |
| Chancellor State CollegeGovernment Combined · Sippy Downs | 4.4 km | 1042 | 13 lower | 2,609 |
| Immanuel Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Buderim | 5.2 km | 1120 | 65 higher | 1,239 |
| Pacific Lutheran CollegeIndependent Combined · Meridan Plains | 5.3 km | 1114 | 59 higher | 1,204 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Brightwater State School a government school?
Yes, Brightwater State School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Brightwater State School offer?
Brightwater State School offers Prep-6.
What is Brightwater State School's ICSEA score?
Brightwater State School has an ICSEA score of 1055, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Brightwater State School?
Brightwater State School has 733 enrolled students, with approximately 13 students per teacher.
What schools are near Brightwater State School?
The nearest schools to Brightwater State School are Autism Queensland Education & Therapy Centre - Mountain Creek Campus (0.2 km), The Industry School - Sunshine Coast - Mountain Creek Campus (2.0 km), Mountain Creek State School (2.2 km).
Where is Brightwater State School located?
Brightwater State School is located in Mountain Creek, QLD 4557. Visit the school website at https://brightwaterss.eq.edu.au.