GovernmentCombined
Bwgcolman Community School
Palm IslandQLD4816
- Enrolments
- 315
- ICSEA
- 675
- Ratio
- 10.3:1
QLD suburb profile
Schools in Palm Island, QLD
View school profiles in Palm Island, including sector, type, enrolment, ICSEA, location and school community indicators.
Schools
2
Government schools
1
Catholic schools
1
Independent schools
0
Average ICSEA
661
Total enrolments
442
Overview
Palm Island school context
Palm Island has 2 listed schools in the current dataset, with a combined 442 reported enrolments and an average ICSEA of 661.
For local comparison, nearby school suburbs include Forrest Beach, Halifax, Macknade, Mutarnee, Rollingstone and Victoria Plantation.
- Listed schools
- 2
- Total enrolments
- 442
- Average ICSEA
- 661
- Suburb and state
- Palm Island, QLD
Schools
Palm Island school list
The cards and table list each school recorded in Palm Island, with profile links and the main enrolment, ICSEA, sector and type fields.
CatholicPrimary
St Michael's Catholic School
Palm IslandQLD4816
- Enrolments
- 127
- ICSEA
- 646
- Ratio
- 15.9:1
| School | Suburb | Sector | Type | Enrolments | ICSEA | Ratio | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bwgcolman Community School | Palm Island | Government | Combined | 315 | 675 | 10.3:1 | Open |
| St Michael's Catholic School | Palm Island | Catholic | Primary | 127 | 646 | 15.9:1 | Open |
Bwgcolman Community School
Palm Island · Government · Combined
- Enrol.
- 315
- ICSEA
- 675
- Ratio
- 10.3:1
St Michael's Catholic School
Palm Island · Catholic · Primary
- Enrol.
- 127
- ICSEA
- 646
- Ratio
- 15.9:1
Breakdown
Palm Island school mix
Palm Island has 2 listed schools. Government is the largest sector (1), and combined is the most common type (1).
Government1 · 50%
Catholic1 · 50%
Combined1 · 50%
Primary1 · 50%
Location
Map view for Palm Island
Use the map link to check where the listed Palm Island schools are located.
Palm Island, Queensland
Palm Island is shown in the Palm Island local area, within the Palm Island local government area. Nearby school suburbs include Forrest Beach, Halifax and Macknade.
- Local area
- Palm Island
- Closest school suburb
- Forrest Beach
Technical location data
- Latitude
- -18.73644
- Longitude
- 146.57756
Nearby suburbs
Nearby school suburbs around Palm Island
Nearby suburb links are ordered by available school-coordinate distance from Palm Island.
Forrest Beach29.9 km away - 1 schoolHalifax35.1 km away - 2 schoolsMacknade38.6 km away - 1 schoolMutarnee39.3 km away - 2 schoolsRollingstone39.4 km away - 1 schoolVictoria Plantation40.9 km away - 1 schoolIngham44.8 km away - 5 schoolsToobanna45.4 km away - 1 schoolBluewater48.8 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 Palm Island
How many schools are in Palm Island, QLD?
There are 2 listed schools in Palm Island in the current dataset.
Are there government schools in Palm Island?
Yes. Palm Island has 1 listed government school.
What is the average ICSEA for Palm Island schools?
The average ICSEA shown for Palm Island schools is 661.
Which schools are listed in Palm Island?
Bwgcolman Community School and St Michael's Catholic School are listed for Palm Island.
What data source is used for Palm Island school information?
This page uses 2025 Australian school profile and location data, including enrolments, ICSEA, school sector, type, location and related indicators.