Enrolment
Girls vs boys enrolment
54
reported total enrolments
29 girls
25 boys
53.7% girls46.3% boys
Alpha State School reports 54 total enrolments, including 29 girls and 25 boys. The reported enrolment mix is 53.7% girls and 46.3% boys.
Quick school snapshot
What stands out in the profile
School model
Alpha State School is listed as Government and Combined, with a reported year range of Prep-10.
Enrolment size
The school reports 54 total enrolments, including 29 girls and 25 boys where available.
ICSEA context
The ICSEA value is 879, with percentile 7 in the current dataset.
Gender profile
The gender type is Co-educational, with a reported mix of 53.7% girls and 46.3% boys.
Staff ratio
The student-teacher ratio is 6.1:1, based on 8.8 FTE teaching staff where available.
Local area
The campus is in Alpha, Queensland, within Barcaldine.
Profile signals
School profile dashboard
The main student and context indicators are shown visually so the profile reads like a school intelligence page, not a spreadsheet.
Alpha State School profile summary
Alpha State School is listed as a government combined school in Alpha, Queensland. The profile reports 54 total enrolments, an ICSEA value of 879, and a student-teacher ratio of 6.1:1 where available. The reported year range is Prep-10, and the campus sits within Barcaldine local government area.
Socio-educational
ICSEA percentile
7
percentile where available
ICSEA
879
Alpha State School sits at the 7 ICSEA percentile in the reported dataset.
SEA quarters
Socio-educational distribution
Bottom
58%
Lower-middle
28%
Upper-middle
14%
Top
0%
The socio-educational distribution lists 58% in the bottom quarter, 28% in the lower-middle quarter, 14% in the upper-middle quarter, and 0% in the top quarter.
Staff
Staff profile summary
Teaching staff
9
FTE teaching
8.8
Non-teaching
10
Student-teacher
6.1:1
The profile reports 9 teaching staff and 10 non-teaching staff, with a student-teacher ratio of 6.1:1.
Location
Campus location and area context
Location context combines suburb, postcode, administrative areas and a direct maps link where data is available.
- Suburb
- Alpha
- Postcode
- 4724
- State
- Queensland
- Local government area
- Barcaldine
- Statistical Area Level 2
- Barcaldine - Blackall
- Statistical Area Level 3
- Outback - South
- Statistical Area Level 4
- Queensland - Outback
- Remoteness area
- Very Remote
Governance
Governance and official links
Official school and governing body links are included when the dataset provides them.
- Governing body
- Queensland Department of Education
- Governing body URL
- Visit website
- School URL
- Visit school website
- Campus type
- School Single Entity
- Reporting description
- Individual Reporting
Community
Student community profile
Student community indicators are reported as percentages where available.
- Indigenous enrolment
- 19%
- Language background other than English: yes
- 3%
- Language background other than English: no
- 97%
- Language background other than English: not stated
- 0%
Nearby
Nearby and similar schools
Similar schools are selected from the same suburb first, then from the same local government area where needed.
GovernmentCombined
Aramac State School
Aramac, QLD 4726
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 45
- ICSEA
- 881
- Ratio
- 5.3:1
GovernmentCombined
Barcaldine Prep-12 State School
Barcaldine, QLD 4725
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 216
- ICSEA
- 921
- Ratio
- 10.1:1
GovernmentPrimary
Jericho State School
Jericho, QLD 4728
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 21
- ICSEA
- 858
- Ratio
- 11.1:1
GovernmentPrimary
Muttaburra State School
Muttaburra, QLD 4732
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 17
- ICSEA
- Not available
- Ratio
- 9.4:1
CatholicPrimary
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Barcaldine, QLD 4725
Same local area
- Enrol.
- 16
- ICSEA
- 992
- Ratio
- 3.8:1
FAQ
Questions about Alpha State School
How many students attend Alpha State School?
Alpha State School has 54 reported total enrolments. The student profile lists 29 girls and 25 boys where gender enrolment fields are available.
What type of school is Alpha State School?
Alpha State School is listed as a Government school with school type Combined. The reported year range is Prep-10.
Where is Alpha State School located?
Alpha State School is located in Alpha, QLD 4724. The local government area is Barcaldine.
What is the ICSEA value of Alpha State School?
The ICSEA value for Alpha State School is 879 and the ICSEA percentile is 7. If either value is missing in the source data, it is shown as Not available rather than zero.
Is Alpha State School boys-only, girls-only or co-educational?
Alpha State School is listed as Co-educational. The reported gender mix is 53.7% girls and 46.3% boys where percentage fields are available.
Data note
Built from structured 2025 school profile data
This page uses structured 2025 Australian school profile data. Some values may be unavailable where they are not reported in the source dataset. Profile pages are designed to make enrolment, ICSEA, location and school context easier to compare.