Small government primary school (32 students, Prep–6) in outer regional Banana, QLD.
Banana State School is also known as BSS Banana.
Banana State School draws students from the Banana SS.
Banana State School has about 32 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 5 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 432, Writing 428, Numeracy 436, Spelling 385 and Grammar 418. Year 5 students averaged Reading 524, Writing 520, Numeracy 511, Spelling 491 and Grammar 563. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Banana State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Banana State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 32 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.
Banana 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.
Banana State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 48% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is good.
Banana State School is located in Banana, QLD, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 941 (22nd 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.