Very remote government primary school in Dajarra, QLD, serving 16 students across Prep–Year 6, entirely Indigenous enrolment.
Dajarra State School draws students from the Dajarra SS.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Dajarra State School, Year 5 students averaged 380 across the tested NAPLAN domains, 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.
Dajarra State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 16 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.
Dajarra 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. The school has a value score of 9/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Dajarra State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 53% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 63%, which is below the national benchmark.
Dajarra State School is located in Dajarra, QLD, classified as a very remote 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.