Brightwater State School
20 Dianella Drive, Mountain Creek QLD 4557
Brightwater State School is a government primary school in Mountain Creek, QLD from Prep to Year 6 with about 733 students. Its ICSEA is 1,055, where the national average is 1000.
Annual report (2025) ↗ on the publisher's site. About this link
ICSEA, Enrolments, Language background, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander share, Teaching staff: ACARA School Profile 2025. Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA). Terms
About this school, from public sources
Drawn from public online sources: Brightwater State School in Mountain Creek has been an Independent Public School since 2013. Its website describes a world class education service, strong staff-family relationships, a 'pay it forward' philosophy and developing future global citizens and leaders. Programs include music, dance, excellence programs, clubs and student leadership. Facilities include a school cafe, uniform shop and out of school hours care.
Often praised
- Independent Public School
- Music and dance
- Excellence programs
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NAPLAN
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Location and nearby schools
Straight-line distances. List every school within 5 to 50 km.
| School | Suburb | Type | Distance | ICSEA | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Creek State School | Mountain Creek | Public primary | 2.2 km | 1,041 | 778 |
| Buddina State School | Buddina | Public primary | 2.3 km | 1,057 | 742 |
| Mooloolaba State School | Mooloolaba | Public primary | 3.4 km | 1,064 | 807 |
| Kawana Waters State CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Bokarina | Public k–12 / combined | 3.8 km | 1,034 | 2,495 |
| Immanuel Lutheran College (Buderim) | Buderim | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.1 km | 1,120 | 1,239 |
| Pacific Lutheran College (Meridan Plains) | Meridan Plains | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.3 km | 1,114 | 1,204 |
| Matthew Flinders Anglican College (Buderim) | Buderim | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.3 km | 1,155 | 1,426 |
| Chancellor State College | Sippy Downs | Public k–12 / combined | 5.3 km | 1,042 | 2,609 |
Schools with a similar ICSEA in QLD
Same sector and type, ICSEA within 25 points. This is the comparison that separates teaching from postcode.
| School | Suburb | Type | Students | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgian Gardens State School | Belgian Gardens | Public primary · P-6 | 595 | 1,055 |
| Brighton State School | Brighton | Public primary · P-6 | 438 | 1,055 |
| Lochington State School | Lochington | Public primary · K-6 | 16 | 1,055 |
| Robina State School | Robina | Public primary · P-6 | 698 | 1,055 |
| Chevallum State School | Chevallum | Public primary · P-6 | 456 | 1,054 |
| Clover Hill State School | Mudgeeraba | Public primary · P-6 | 888 | 1,054 |
About this data
Figures are from the latest published datasets and can lag the school by a year. Confirm enrolment rules and catchment boundaries with the school or department before relying on them.