Government primary school (Prep–6) in Clare, outer regional Queensland, with 15 students.
Clare State School is also known as CSS Clare.
Clare State School draws students from the Clare SS.
Clare State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 15 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.
Clare 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.
Clare 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 65% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 93%, which is strong.
Clare State School is located in Clare, QLD, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 958 (28th 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.