Very small government primary school (23 students, Prep–6) in outer regional Bluff, QLD.
Bluff State School is also known as BSS Bluff.
Bluff State School draws students from the Bluff SS.
Bluff State School has about 23 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 3 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 5 students averaged Reading 432, Writing 429, Numeracy 378, Spelling 453 and Grammar 388. Students at Bluff State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Bluff State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 23 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.
Bluff 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.
Bluff State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 60% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below average.
Bluff State School is located in Bluff, QLD, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 895 (10th 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.