AustraliaQLDBenowaBenowa State High School

Benowa State High School

GovernmentSecondary7-12
Benowa, QLD 4217 · Major Cities
2,129Students
1064ICSEA
1:13.9Ratio
8/10SEIFA
Benowa State

Key Indicators

How this school compares to national averages

Nat. avg: 1,000
1064+64
ICSEA Score
Nat. avg: 434
2,129
Total Enrolments
Nat. avg: 12.3
13.9:1+1.6
Student : Teacher
Nat. avg: 26.9%
45%
LBOTE
Nat. avg: 11.7%
2%
Indigenous Students
Higher = less disadvantaged
8 / 10
SEIFA IRSD Decile
Nat. avg: 25%
25%+0pp
SEA Top Quarter
7-12
Year Range

Overview

Benowa State High School is a government secondary school in Benowa, Queensland, serving 7-12. The school has 2,129 enrolled students. Its ICSEA value is 1064 (above average). The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. The school is located in a SEIFA IRSD decile 8 area.

Source: ACARA School Profile 2025 (2025)

Key Facts

SectorGovernment
School TypeSecondary
Year Range7-12
Governing BodyQueensland Department of Education
Postcode4217
RemotenessMajor Cities
ACARA ID47529

Student Background

Total Enrolments2,129
Gender Split1113 girls / 1016 boys
Indigenous Students2%
Language Background Other Than English45%
English Background55%

Socio-Educational Advantage Distribution

Bottom quarter
13%
Lower middle
28%
Upper middle
34%
Top quarter
25%
Source: ACARA School Profile (2025)

Enrolment by Year Level

2,129 students across 6 year levels (2025)

Yr 7405
Yr 8397
Yr 9371
Yr 10341
Yr 11306
Yr 12309
Source: ACARA Enrolments by Grade (2025)

Staffing

Teaching Staff164 (152.7 FTE)
Non-Teaching Staff69 (55.2 FTE)
Total Staff233
Student:Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Source: ACARA School Profile (2025)