Very small government primary school (28 students, Prep–6) in inner regional Back Plains, QLD.
Back Plains State School is also known as BPSS and BPSS Back Plains.
Back Plains State School draws students from the Back Plains SS.
Back Plains State School has about 28 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 4 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 419, Writing 420, Numeracy 417, Spelling 385 and Grammar 455. Students at Back Plains State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Back Plains State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 28 students. It offers education for years Prep-6. 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.
Back Plains 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.
Back Plains State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 51% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is good.
Back Plains State School is located in Back Plains, QLD, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 992 (43rd percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.