Very small government primary school (32 students, Prep–6) in remote Camooweal, Queensland, with 78% Indigenous enrolment.
Camooweal State School draws students from the Camooweal SS.
In 2021 NAPLAN testing at Camooweal State School, Year 5 students averaged 425 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 499 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.
Camooweal State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 32 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.
Camooweal 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.
Camooweal State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 64%, which is below the national benchmark.
Camooweal State School is located in Camooweal, QLD, classified as a very remote school. With an ICSEA of 723 (2th 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.