Small government primary school in regional Queensland (Prep–6) with 28 students.
Bullyard State School draws students from the Bullyard SS.
In 2023 NAPLAN testing at Bullyard State School, Year 3 students averaged 405 across the tested NAPLAN domains, in line with the national average of 405 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 424, well below the national average of 491 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.
Bullyard State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 28 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.
Bullyard 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 45/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Bullyard 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 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 92%, which is strong.
Bullyard State School is located in Bullyard, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. With an ICSEA of 912 (13th 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.