Very small government primary school in outer regional Finch Hatton, QLD, serving Prep–Year 6 (32 students).
Finch Hatton State School is also known as FHSS and FHSS Finch Hatton.
Finch Hatton State School draws students from the Finch Hatton SS.
Finch Hatton State School has about 32 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 5 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 394, Writing 393, Numeracy 443, Spelling 406 and Grammar 410. Year 5 students averaged Reading 484, Writing 454, Numeracy 461, Spelling 426 and Grammar 464. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Finch Hatton State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Finch Hatton State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 32 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.
Finch Hatton 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.
Finch Hatton State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 52% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is good.
Finch Hatton State School is located in Finch Hatton, QLD, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 931 (18th 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.