Small government primary school with 24 students across Prep–6, located in outer regional Brigalow, Queensland.
Brigalow State School is also known as BSS Brigalow.
Brigalow State School draws students from the Brigalow SS.
Brigalow State School has about 24 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 3 students averaged Reading 242, Writing 280, Numeracy 267, Spelling 249 and Grammar 205. Students at Brigalow State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Brigalow State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 24 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.
Brigalow 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.
Brigalow State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 32% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 83%, which is below average.
Brigalow State School is located in Brigalow, QLD, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 865 (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.