Very remote government primary school with 16 students, Prep–Year 6, in Dajarra, QLD.
Dajarra State School is also known as DSS Dajarra.
Dajarra State School draws students from the Dajarra SS.
Dajarra State School has about 16 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 2 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 2025. Year 5 students averaged Reading 361, Writing 383, Numeracy 382, Spelling 382 and Grammar 392. Students at Dajarra State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
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.
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 average.
Dajarra State School is located in Dajarra, QLD, in very remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 632 (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.