Small government primary school (23 students, Prep–6) in outer regional Bluff, QLD.
Bluff State School draws students from the Bluff SS.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Bluff State School, Year 5 students averaged 416 across the tested NAPLAN domains, 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.
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. The school has a value score of 25/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
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 the national benchmark.
Bluff State School is located in Bluff, QLD, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 895 (10th 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.