Very small government primary school (8 students) in Booyal, regional Queensland, Prep–Year 6.
Booyal Central State School draws students from the Booyal Central SS.
In 2021 NAPLAN testing at Booyal Central State School, Year 5 students averaged 498 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 499 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.
Booyal Central State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 8 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.
Booyal Central 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.
Booyal Central State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 61% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Booyal Central State School is located in Booyal, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 976 (36th 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.