Schools in Atherton QLD

There are 5 schools near Atherton — 3 government, 1 Catholic, and 1 independent. Average ICSEA score is 977 (national average: 1000). Total enrolments: 2,518 students.

Total Schools
5
Avg ICSEA
977
Below Average
Students
2,518
Government
3

Atherton School Map

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All Schools near Atherton

#1
Catholic Primary · Prep-6
1022
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 287 students
👩‍🏫 19 teachers
📊 15:1 ratio
📈 Top 44% nationally
🪃 5% Indigenous
🌏 8% LBOTE
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#2
Independent Combined · Prep-12
1017
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 850 students
👩‍🏫 66 teachers
📊 13:1 ratio
📈 Top 46% nationally
🪃 7% Indigenous
🌏 11% LBOTE
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#3
Government Primary · Prep-6
981
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 269 students
👩‍🏫 23 teachers
📊 12:1 ratio
📈 Top 62% nationally
🪃 12% Indigenous
🌏 4% LBOTE
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#4
Government Secondary · 7-12
963
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 781 students
👩‍🏫 71 teachers
📊 11:1 ratio
📈 Top 70% nationally
🪃 15% Indigenous
🌏 6% LBOTE
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#5
Government Primary · Prep-6
903
ICSEA
👨‍🎓 331 students
👩‍🏫 32 teachers
📊 10:1 ratio
📈 Top 89% nationally
🪃 38% Indigenous
🌏 12% LBOTE
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Atherton QLD?

There are 5 schools near Atherton — 3 government (public), 1 Catholic, and 1 independent schools.

What is the average ICSEA score for schools in Atherton?

The average ICSEA score for schools near Atherton is 977. The national average is 1000. ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the educational advantages students bring to their studies.

What is the best school in Atherton?

The highest-rated school near Atherton by ICSEA score is St Joseph's School with an ICSEA of 1022 and 287 students.

Data: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage. National average: 1000. Schools within ~5km of Atherton centroid shown.