Government primary school with 10 enrolments, Prep–6, in very remote Chillagoe, QLD.
Chillagoe State School is also known as CSS Chillagoe.
Chillagoe State School draws students from the Chillagoe SS.
Chillagoe State School has about 10 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 1 sit each year level's NAPLAN test. That is too few to compare meaningfully with a national average: a handful of children moves the figure by more than most real differences between schools. Its most recent published results are from 2019. Year 3 students averaged Reading 305, Writing 341, Numeracy 275, Spelling 280 and Grammar 285. Students at Chillagoe State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Chillagoe State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 10 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.
Chillagoe 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.
Chillagoe 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 66% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 80%, which is below average.
Chillagoe State School is located in Chillagoe, QLD, in very remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 827 (4th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.