Remote government primary school with 6 students, Prep–Year 6, in Halifax, far north Queensland.
Halifax State School is also known as HSS Halifax.
Halifax State School draws students from the Halifax SS (and 1 more zone).
Halifax State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 6 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.
Halifax 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.
Halifax State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 3.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 51% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 75%, which is below the national benchmark.
Halifax State School is located in Halifax, QLD, classified as a remote school. With an ICSEA of 758 (2nd 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.