Small government primary school (45 students, Prep–6) in outer regional Duaringa, Queensland.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C overall.
Duaringa State School is also known as DSS Duaringa.
Duaringa State School draws students from the Duaringa SS.
Duaringa State School has an overall SchoolRank score of 29.4/100, 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 865 (6th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
Duaringa State School has about 45 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 6 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 291, Writing 317, Numeracy 365, Spelling 294 and Grammar 291. Year 5 students averaged Reading 446, Writing 430, Numeracy 436, Spelling 428 and Grammar 452. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Duaringa State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Duaringa State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 45 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.
Duaringa 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.
Duaringa State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 55% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 88%, which is good.
Duaringa State School is located in Duaringa, QLD, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 865 (6th 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.