Very small government primary school (9 students, Prep–6) in outer regional Queensland.
Jimbour State School draws students from the Jimbour SS.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Jimbour State School, Year 3 students averaged 423 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 471, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 522, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 568, in line with the national average of 569 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.
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. The school has a value score of 55/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
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 moderate.
Jimbour State School is located in Jimbour East, QLD, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 969 (33th 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.