Elanora State High School
Cnr 19th Avenue & Avocado Street, Elanora QLD 4221
Elanora State High School is a government secondary school in Elanora, QLD for Years 7–12 with about 949 students. Its ICSEA is 1,023, 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
Based on publicly available information, Elanora State High School is a government secondary school in Elanora on the Gold Coast, catering for Years 7-12 with around 950 students. Its senior years are structured around academies covering business and industry, science and engineering, culture and the arts, and health, fitness and sport, alongside pathways linking students with training organisations, employers and universities. The school promotes a Positive Education approach built on engagement, respect and responsibility, describing itself as a safe, supportive learning environment backed by an active P&C and school council.
Often praised
- Senior academy pathway programs
- Positive Education / wellbeing focus
- Strong community and P&C involvement
This note was generated from publicly available online sources (the school's website, official pages and online feedback) as at September 2026. It reflects what is said online, not an assessment by SchoolList AU or any government body, and it deliberately records only neutral and positive points. Confidence: medium. Verify anything important with the school. Report an inaccuracy.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Lutheran College (Tallebudgera) | Tallebudgera | Independent k–12 / combined | 1.9 km | 1,104 | 1,377 |
| Palm Beach-Currumbin State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Palm Beach | Public high school | 2.5 km | 1,022 | 2,819 |
| Marymount College (Burleigh Waters) | Burleigh Waters | Catholic high school | 3.5 km | 1,073 | 1,262 |
| Gold Coast Christian College (Reedy Creek) | Reedy Creek | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.5 km | 1,066 | 237 |
| Hillcrest Christian College (Reedy Creek) | Reedy Creek | Independent k–12 / combined | 5.8 km | 1,104 | 2,055 |
| Varsity CollegeGifted class: Gifted class | Varsity Lakes | Public k–12 / combined | 5.9 km | 1,065 | 3,304 |
| King's Christian College (Reedy Creek) | Reedy Creek | Independent k–12 / combined | 6.2 km | 1,074 | 5,166 |
| Australian Industry Trade College (Robina) | Robina | Independent high school | 6.9 km | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach-Currumbin State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Palm Beach | Public high school · 7-12 | 2,819 | 1,022 |
| Cleveland District State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Cleveland | Public high school · 7-12 | 2,302 | 1,026 |
| Robina State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Robina | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,530 | 1,026 |
| Cairns State High School | Cairns North | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,636 | 1,019 |
| Helensvale State High SchoolGifted class: Gifted class | Helensvale | Public high school · 7-12 | 1,875 | 1,017 |
| Maleny State High School | Maleny | Public high school · 7-12 | 647 | 1,029 |
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.