Very small government primary school (17 students, Prep–6) in Brooweena, inner regional Queensland.
Brooweena State School is also known as BSS Brooweena.
Brooweena State School draws students from the Brooweena SS.
Brooweena State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 17 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.
Brooweena 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.
Brooweena State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 57% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 79%, which is below the national benchmark.
Brooweena State School is located in Brooweena, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 915 (14th 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.