Kawana Waters State College is an academically intense government school that combines secondary study with vocational training.
NAPLAN in line with national year-level averages; the result is a B- overall.
Kawana Waters State College is an academically intense government school that combines secondary study with vocational training. It serves gifted and high-achieving students through programs of excellence and the Young Academics Program, alongside comprehensive support for students with disability and learning needs. The school is known for specialist programs in instrumental music, engineering, and medicine, supported by strong facilities including lake-based rowing and access to the Sunshine Coast Stadium. An international student program and trade partnerships extend its breadth. This is a school for families seeking rigorous academic challenge with real-world practical options.
Kawana Waters State College is also known as KWSC and KWSC Bokarina.
Kawana Waters State College draws students from the Kawana Waters State College (and 2 more zones).
Kawana Waters State College has an overall SchoolRank score of 47.1/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 52/100, indicating moderate performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 1034, above the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Kawana Waters State College, Year 3 students averaged 398 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 474, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 546, in line with the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 572, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Kawana Waters State College is a large government combined school with approximately 2,495 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. As a government school, enrolment is generally available to students living within the school's designated catchment zone. Families outside the zone may apply for out-of-area placement subject to availability.
Kawana Waters State College is a government school, so there are no tuition fees. Families may be asked to contribute to voluntary school fees covering materials, excursions, and activities. The school has a value score of 55/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Kawana Waters State College has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 26% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Kawana Waters State College is located in Bokarina, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1034 (62th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.