Government School

Bowen State School

Primary school in Bowen, QLD

508
Students (2025)
927
ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
15:1
Student:Teacher

About Bowen State School

Bowen State School is a government primary school located in Bowen, Queensland. As a QLD public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from Prep-6.

With 508 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 927 (17th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

📍 Contact & Location

🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Primary (Prep-6)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 508 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 39 (33.8 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 23 (15.8 FTE)
  • ICSEA?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – measures the socio-educational background of students. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000. 927 (17th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 24%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 253 (50%)
Girls: 255 (50%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 11%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 89%
ICSEA Distribution?Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage – shows the distribution of students across socio-educational quarters. Based on parents' occupation, education, and school location. National average is 1000.
47%
34%
15%
Bottom 47% Lower 34% Upper 15% Top 5%