Government School

Bowen State High School

Secondary school in Bowen, QLD

679
Students (2025)
919
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.
12:1
Student:Teacher

About Bowen State High School

Bowen State High School is a government secondary school located in Bowen, Queensland. As a QLD public school, it provides quality education to the local community, catering to students from 7-12.

With 679 students enrolled in 2025 and an ICSEA score of 919 (15th percentile), the school serves a community with above-average socio-educational advantage. The student-to-teacher ratio of 12:1 supports quality learning outcomes.

📍 Contact & Location

🎓 School Details

  • Type Government
  • Level Secondary (7-12)
  • Gender Co-educational
  • Students (2025) 679 enrolled
  • Teaching Staff 60 (55.6 FTE)
  • Non-Teaching Staff 43 (33.4 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. 919 (15th percentile)
  • Indigenous Students 23%

📊 Student Demographics

Gender
Boys: 351 (52%)
Girls: 328 (48%)
Language Background
LBOTE: 10%?Language Background Other Than English – students who speak a language other than English at home.
English only: 90%
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.
51%
32%
13%
Bottom 51% Lower 32% Upper 13% Top 4%