Tiny government primary school (9 students, Prep–6) in outer regional Jimbour East, QLD.
Jimbour State School is also known as JSS Jimbour East.
Jimbour State School draws students from the Jimbour SS.
Jimbour State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 9 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.
Jimbour 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.
Jimbour State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.4:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 60% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is below average.
Jimbour State School is located in Jimbour East, QLD, in outer regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 969 (33rd 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.