GovernmentSecondary
Bowen State High School
BowenQLD4805
- Enrolments
- 679
- ICSEA
- 919
- Ratio
- 12.2:1
QLD suburb profile
Schools in Bowen, QLD
View school profiles in Bowen, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.
Schools
5
Government schools
4
Catholic schools
1
Independent schools
0
Average ICSEA
924
Total enrolments
1,676
Overview
Bowen school context
Bowen has 5 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 1,676 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 924.
For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Cannonvale, Gumlu, Proserpine, Hayman Island, Collinsville and Scottville.
- Listed schools
- 5
- Total enrolments
- 1,676
- Average ICSEA
- 924
- Suburb and state
- Bowen, QLD
Schools
Bowen school list
The cards and table list each school recorded in Bowen, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.
GovernmentPrimary
Bowen State School
BowenQLD4805
- Enrolments
- 508
- ICSEA
- 927
- Ratio
- 15.0:1
GovernmentPrimary
Merinda State School
BowenQLD4805
- Enrolments
- 41
- ICSEA
- 881
- Ratio
- 8.5:1
GovernmentPrimary
Queens Beach State School
BowenQLD4805
- Enrolments
- 302
- ICSEA
- 928
- Ratio
- 11.8:1
CatholicPrimary
St Mary's Catholic School
BowenQLD4805
- Enrolments
- 146
- ICSEA
- 967
- Ratio
- 12.8:1
| School | Suburb | Sector | Type | Enrolments | ICSEA | Ratio | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowen State High School | Bowen | Government | Secondary | 679 | 919 | 12.2:1 | Open |
| Bowen State School | Bowen | Government | Primary | 508 | 927 | 15.0:1 | Open |
| Merinda State School | Bowen | Government | Primary | 41 | 881 | 8.5:1 | Open |
| Queens Beach State School | Bowen | Government | Primary | 302 | 928 | 11.8:1 | Open |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Bowen | Catholic | Primary | 146 | 967 | 12.8:1 | Open |
Bowen State High School
Bowen · Government · Secondary
- Enrol.
- 679
- ICSEA
- 919
- Ratio
- 12.2:1
Bowen State School
Bowen · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 508
- ICSEA
- 927
- Ratio
- 15.0:1
Merinda State School
Bowen · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 41
- ICSEA
- 881
- Ratio
- 8.5:1
Queens Beach State School
Bowen · Government · Primary
- Enrol.
- 302
- ICSEA
- 928
- Ratio
- 11.8:1
St Mary's Catholic School
Bowen · Catholic · Primary
- Enrol.
- 146
- ICSEA
- 967
- Ratio
- 12.8:1
Breakdown
Bowen school mix
Bowen has 5 listed schools. Government is the largest sector (4), and primary is the most common type (4).
Government4 · 80%
Catholic1 · 20%
Primary4 · 80%
Secondary1 · 20%
Location
Map view for Bowen
Use the map link to check where the listed Bowen schools are located.
Bowen, Queensland
Bowen is shown in the Whitsunday local area, within the Whitsunday local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Cannonvale, Gumlu and Proserpine.
- Local area
- Whitsunday
- Closest school suburb
- Cannonvale
Technical location data
- Latitude
- -20.00357
- Longitude
- 148.22253
Nearby suburbs
Nearby school suburbs around Bowen
Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Bowen.
Cannonvale57.6 km away - 2 schoolsGumlu57.8 km away - 1 schoolProserpine58.9 km away - 3 schoolsHayman Island69.2 km away - 1 schoolCollinsville72.6 km away - 3 schoolsScottville76.1 km away - 1 schoolWhitsundays85.2 km away - 1 schoolBloomsbury86.9 km away - 1 schoolJarvisfield91.4 km away - 1 school
Data source
2025 Australian school profile data
ACARA school profile and location data
This page uses ACARA School Profile 2025 and School Location 2025 data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators. Some fields may be missing where a value is not reported in the source data.
FAQ
Questions about schools in Bowen
How many schools are in Bowen, QLD?
There are 5 listed schools in Bowen in the current dataset.
Are there government schools in Bowen?
Yes. Bowen has 4 listed government schools.
What is the average ICSEA for Bowen schools?
The average ICSEA shown for Bowen schools is 924.
Which schools are listed in Bowen?
Bowen State High School, Bowen State School, Merinda State School, Queens Beach State School and St Mary's Catholic School are listed for Bowen.
What data source is used for Bowen school information?
This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.