Small government primary school (174 students, Prep–6) in regional Cherbourg, QLD, serving a predominantly Indigenous community.
Cherbourg State School is also known as CSS Cherbourg.
Cherbourg State School draws students from the Cherbourg SS.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Cherbourg State School, Year 3 students averaged 274 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 321, well below the national average of 490 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.
Cherbourg State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 174 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.
Cherbourg 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.
Cherbourg State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.8:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 54% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 72%, which is below the national benchmark.
Cherbourg State School is located in Cherbourg, QLD, classified as a inner regional school. 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.