McDowall State School
Updated Oct 2026 · ACARA 2025Mcdowall, Queensland 4053 · Brisbane LGA
#61 of 804 primary schools in QLD
#717 of 4,908 nationally
About McDowall State School
McDowall State School is a public primary school located in Mcdowall, Queensland (4053), within the Brisbane local government area. It caters for students from Prep to 6 and in 2025 enrolled 988 students (483 girls and 505 boys).
McDowall State School has an ICSEA value of 1120, indicating very high socio-educational advantage. That places it in the 89th percentile of Australian schools. 47% of students come from the top socio-educational quarter and 4% from the bottom quarter.
The school employs 73 teachers (60.7 full-time equivalent) and 31 non-teaching staff, giving a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16.3 to 1. Enrolments have remained steady over the past five years.
On the Success Index, McDowall State School scores 73.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools nationally and 61st of 804 primary schools in QLD (58th of 179 in the Brisbane area).
Success Index breakdown
Each component is a percentile against schools of the same type across Australia.
- Socio-educational advantage (ICSEA) (50%)ICSEA 1120
- Students in the top advantage quarter (15%)47% of students
- Teacher resourcing (students per teacher) (15%)16.3 students per teacher
- Enrolment growth vs local area (5 years) (10%)-2% enrolments since 2020 (area median -3%)
- ICSEA trend (5 years) (10%)+7 ICSEA points since 2020
The Success Index summarises the academic environment of a school community using official ACARA data. It is not a measure of teaching quality or student results. Read the methodology.
Student profile
Distribution of students across socio-educational advantage (SEA) quarters, plus community characteristics.
Enrolments by year level
How McDowall State School's 988 students are spread across year levels in 2025.
Enrolment trend
How enrolments at McDowall State School have changed over the past decade.
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Schools near McDowall State School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index.
Northside Christian College
Everton Park · Independent combined · Prep-12
1,245 students · ICSEA 1145 · 685 m away
Everton Park State School
Everton Park · Government primary · Prep-6
558 students · ICSEA 1084 · 1.2 km away
Prince of Peace Lutheran College
Everton Park · Independent combined · Prep-12
653 students · ICSEA 1104 · 1.3 km away
Stafford Heights State School
Stafford Heights · Government primary · Prep-6
303 students · ICSEA 986 · 2.1 km away
Everton Park State High School
Everton Park · Government high school · 7-12
482 students · ICSEA 1001 · 2.3 km away
Queen of Apostles Primary School
Stafford · Catholic primary · Prep-6
296 students · ICSEA 1106 · 2.6 km away
Craigslea State High School
Chermside West · Government high school · 7-12
1,236 students · ICSEA 1070 · 2.6 km away
Pine Community School
Arana Hills · Independent primary · Prep-6
103 students · ICSEA 1080 · 2.7 km away
Craigslea State School
Chermside West · Government primary · Prep-6
599 students · ICSEA 1070 · 2.7 km away
Mt Maria College
Mitchelton · Catholic high school · 7-12
1,167 students · ICSEA 1084 · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Government primary schools in QLD with a comparable ICSEA.
Payne Road State School
The Gap · Government primary · Prep-6
299 students · ICSEA 1120
Toowong State School
Toowong · Government primary · Prep-6
463 students · ICSEA 1121
Norman Park State School
Norman Park · Government primary · Prep-6
364 students · ICSEA 1119
Wooloowin State School
Wooloowin · Government primary · Prep-6
345 students · ICSEA 1121
Sunnybank Hills State School
Sunnybank Hills · Government primary · Prep-6
1,686 students · ICSEA 1119
Kedron State School
Kedron · Government primary · Prep-6
487 students · ICSEA 1122
Frequently asked questions
Is McDowall State School a public or private school?
McDowall State School is a public (government) school run by the Queensland education department.
What year levels does McDowall State School offer?
McDowall State School offers Prep to 6. It is classified by ACARA as a primary school.
How many students attend McDowall State School?
In 2025, McDowall State School had 988 enrolled students (483 girls, 505 boys), a change of -2% over five years.
What is the ICSEA of McDowall State School?
McDowall State School has an ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) of 1120. The national average is 1000, so this indicates very high socio-educational advantage. ICSEA reflects the school community, not teaching quality.
How does McDowall State School rank in QLD?
McDowall State School ranks 61st of 804 primary schools in Queensland on the Success Index (73.2/100), and 717th of 4,908 nationally.
What is the student-to-teacher ratio at McDowall State School?
McDowall State School has about 16.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2025 ACARA staffing data.
How many students start Prep at McDowall State School each year?
In 2025, McDowall State School had 146 students in Prep and 143 in Year 6.
Is McDowall State School co-ed?
Yes. McDowall State School is a co-educational school enrolling both girls and boys.
What other schools are near McDowall State School?
There are 10 other schools within 15 km of McDowall State School in our database. Scroll up to the "Nearby schools" section to compare them by Success Index, ICSEA and enrolments, or use the Compare tool.
Where can I get tutoring near McDowall State School?
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