Small government primary school in very remote Boulia, QLD, serving Prep–6 with 47 students.
Boulia State School is also known as BSS Boulia.
Boulia State School draws students from the Boulia SS.
Boulia State School has about 47 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 7 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 397, Writing 410, Numeracy 412, Spelling 386 and Grammar 402. Students at Boulia State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Boulia State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 47 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.
Boulia 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.
Boulia State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 79%, which is below average.
Boulia State School is located in Boulia, QLD, in very remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 867 (6th 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.