Small government primary (Prep–6) in Gargett, outer regional QLD, with 36 students.
NAPLAN 39 points below national year-level averages; the result is a C overall.
Gargett State School draws students from the Gargett SS.
Gargett State School has an overall SchoolRank score of 42.3/100, rated "Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. Academically, the school scores 38/100, indicating developing performance relative to other Australian schools. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 947, below the national average of 1,000.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Gargett State School, Year 3 students averaged 368 across the tested NAPLAN domains, below the national average of 407 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.
Gargett State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 36 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.
Gargett 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 40/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Gargett State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 54% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 90%, which is moderate.
Gargett State School is located in Gargett, QLD, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 947 (24th 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.