Tiny government primary (Prep–6) in Depot Hill, inner regional QLD with 48 students.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C overall.
Depot Hill State School is also known as DHSS and DHSS Depot Hill.
Depot Hill State School draws students from the Depot Hill SS.
Depot Hill State School has an overall SchoolRank score of 28.6/100, rated "Well below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades C (Well below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 819 (3rd percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Depot Hill State School has about 48 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 7 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 3 students averaged Reading 353, Writing 346, Numeracy 366, Spelling 310 and Grammar 324. Year 5 students averaged Reading 414, Writing 417, Numeracy 420, Spelling 408 and Grammar 414. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Depot Hill State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Depot Hill State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 48 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.
Depot Hill 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 grades C (Well below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Depot Hill State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.2:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is below average.
Depot Hill State School is located in Depot Hill, QLD, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 819 (3rd 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.