Very remote government primary school (Prep–6) in Chillagoe, QLD, serving 10 students.
Chillagoe State School draws students from the Chillagoe SS.
In 2019 NAPLAN testing at Chillagoe State School, Year 3 students averaged 297 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 424 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.
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 the national benchmark.
Chillagoe State School is located in Chillagoe, QLD, classified as a very remote school. With an ICSEA of 827 (4th 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.