Government combined primary–secondary school (Prep–12) in very remote Aurukun, QLD; 227 students, 98% Indigenous, 95% non-English home language.
Aurukun State School is also known as ASS Aurukun.
Aurukun State School draws students from the Aurukun SS (and 2 more zones).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Aurukun State School, Year 3 students averaged 233 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 303, well below the national average of 490 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.
Aurukun State School is a small government combined school with approximately 227 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.
Aurukun State School 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.
Aurukun State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 26% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 34%, which is below the national benchmark.
Aurukun State School is located in Aurukun, QLD, classified as a very remote school. With an ICSEA of 694 (1th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is below average, which means the school serves a community with greater socio-educational challenges. 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.