Government combined school (Prep–10) in very remote Doomadgee, QLD; 353 students, 99% Indigenous enrolment.
Doomadgee State School is also known as DSS Doomadgee.
Doomadgee State School draws students from the Doomadgee SS (and 1 more zone).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Doomadgee State School, Year 3 students averaged 196 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 288, well below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 323, well below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 341, well below the national average of 569 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.
Doomadgee State School is a small government combined school with approximately 353 students. It offers education for years Prep-10. 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.
Doomadgee 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.
Doomadgee State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 23% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 44%, which is below the national benchmark.
Doomadgee State School is located in Doomadgee, QLD, classified as a very remote school. With an ICSEA of 666 (1th 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.