Tiny remote government primary school in Birdsville, QLD, serving 4 students from Prep to Year 6.
Birdsville State School draws students from the Birdsville SS.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Birdsville State School, Year 3 students averaged 432 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 480, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 530, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 560, in line with the national average of 569 for that year level. Relative to national year-level averages, the school's strongest domain is Numeracy. 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.
Birdsville State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 4 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.
Birdsville 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. The school has a value score of 57/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Birdsville State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 2.0:1. This is well 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 89%, which is moderate.