Very small government combined school (39 students, Prep–12) in remote Glenden, Queensland.
Glenden State School is also known as GSS Glenden.
Glenden State School draws students from the Glenden SS (and 2 more zones).
Glenden State School has about 39 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 3 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 316, Writing 320, Numeracy 364, Spelling 322 and Grammar 334. Students at Glenden State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Glenden State School is a very small government combined school with approximately 39 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. 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.
Glenden 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.
Glenden State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 50% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 87%, which is below average.
Glenden State School is located in Glenden, QLD, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 957 (28th 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.