Small government primary school (145 students, Prep–6) on Dunwich Island, QLD, with strong Indigenous representation (52%).
NAPLAN well below national year-level averages; the result is a C+ overall.
Dunwich State School is also known as DSS Dunwich.
Dunwich State School draws students from the Dunwich SS.
Dunwich State School has an overall SchoolRank score of 31.6/100, rated "Below average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, programs, and value for money. Academically, the school grades B− (Slightly below average) against other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 893 (9th percentile; the national average is 1,000).
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Dunwich State School, Year 3 students averaged 375 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 432, 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.
Dunwich State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 145 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.
Dunwich 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 B− (Slightly below average) for value for money, which weighs academic results against the cost of attendance.
Dunwich State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 48% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below average.
Dunwich State School is located in Dunwich, QLD, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 893 (9th 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.