Small government primary school (32 students, Prep–6) in outer regional Smoky Creek, Queensland.
Jambin State School is also known as JSS Smoky Creek.
Jambin State School draws students from the Jambin SS.
Jambin 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 2024. Year 3 students averaged Reading 427, Writing 412, Numeracy 448, Spelling 401 and Grammar 459. Year 5 students averaged Reading 484, Writing 435, Numeracy 496, Spelling 495 and Grammar 556. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Jambin State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Jambin 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.
Jambin 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.
Jambin State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. This is 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 91%, which is good.
Jambin State School is located in Smoky Creek, QLD, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 1014 (53rd 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.