Very small government co-ed school (19 students, Prep–12) in outer regional Ayr, QLD.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Burdekin School, Year 3 students averaged 300 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 320, well below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 340, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 360, well below the national average of 569 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.
Burdekin School is a very small government combined school with approximately 19 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. 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.
Burdekin 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 2/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Burdekin School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 55% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 82%, which is below the national benchmark.
Burdekin School is located in Ayr, QLD, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 945 (23th 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.