Emerald State School

Emerald, QLD 4720

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

PrimarySecondary

Contact Information

Website

www.emeraldss.eq.edu.au

principal@emeraldss.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 4983 9666

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

3.0

English

3.0

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Emerald State School, side by side. Fees appear where a school publishes them; activities and events are what is listed on AroundSchools within a short drive of each school.

School	Distance	Sector	Gender	Years	Students	Fees / yr	Kids' activities within 2 km
Emerald State SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	311	—	13
St Patrick's Catholic School - Emerald	100 m	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary	—	—	13
Emerald Christian College	500 m	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	215	$3,787 – $5,078	13
Emerald State High School	1.0 km	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	766	—	13
Emerald North State School	1.1 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	254	—	13
Denison State School	1.6 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	529	—	11
Marist College - Emerald	2.6 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Secondary	545	—	3

Sorted by distance, not ranked. Check whether your address is in the catchment

What's Nearby

Lions Park

Park

Ruby St, Emerald

Central Highlands Goju Karate

Karate

School Ln, Emerald

Emerald Library

Library

Borilla St, Emerald

Rundle Park

Park

Opal St, Emerald

Emerald Olympic Pool

Swimming

Theresa St, Emerald

Emerald Botanic Gardens

Park

Clermont St, Emerald

Morton Park

Park

Dundas St, Emerald

Apex Park

Park

Clermont St, Emerald

Emerald Showgrounds

Park

Capricorn Hwy, Emerald

Nearby Schools

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St Patrick's Catholic School - Emerald

41 Yamala Street, Emerald QLD 4720 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary

Emerald Christian College

Lot 2 Gregory Highway, Emerald, QLD 4720

Independent Coeducational Primary+

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Emerald State High School

Old Airport Drive, Emerald QLD 4720 Australia

Government Coeducational Secondary

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Emerald North State School

Campbell Street, Emerald QLD 4720 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Denison State School

16 Gray Street, Emerald QLD 4720 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

Marist College - Emerald

Jeppesen Drive, Emerald QLD 4720 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Emerald State School?

Emerald State School is a Government, Coeducational school in Emerald, QLD, offering Primary, Secondary year levels.

Is Emerald State School a public or private school?

Emerald State School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the QLD public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend Emerald State School?

Emerald State School has approximately 311 enrolled students (144 boys and 167 girls).

Does Emerald State School have a catchment area?

Yes. Emerald State School serves the following official intake zone: Emerald SS (primary, 2026). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed enrolment — use the AroundSchools catchment checker to confirm whether your address falls within it.

Where is Emerald State School located?

Emerald State School is located at Anakie Street, Emerald QLD 4720 Australia, Emerald, QLD, 4720.

Explore kids' activities in Emerald

All kids' activities & classes in Emerald

Catchment area

Emerald State School has an official catchment (intake zone). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed a place.

Emerald SSPrimary · 2026

Check if your address is in the zone

Zone boundary is drawn on the map above (state education department open data) — always confirm enrolment eligibility with the school.

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