Durack State School is an academically focused government primary offering strong STEAM education, with dedicated computer and science labs supporting hands-on learning.
NAPLAN 40 points below national year-level averages and solid student growth; the result is a B- overall.
Durack State School is an academically focused government primary offering strong STEAM education, with dedicated computer and science labs supporting hands-on learning. The school runs an Education Queensland International program and teaches Australian Sign Language, reflecting its multicultural community. It supports gifted students and those with additional needs. Known for an active music program and cultural activities, Durack attracts families who value engagement in science, technology and the arts, within a tight-knit school community.
Durack State School is also known as DSS Durack.
Durack State School draws students from the Durack SS.
Durack State School has an overall SchoolRank score of 46/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 39/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 934, below the national average of 1,000. Notably, the school shows strong student growth over time (61/100), meaning students tend to improve well regardless of their starting point.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Durack State School, Year 3 students averaged 363 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 453, 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.
Durack State School is a medium-sized government primary school with approximately 642 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.
Durack 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 has a value score of 41/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Durack State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 28% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Durack State School is located in Durack, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 934 (19th 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.