Tiny government primary school (12 students, Prep–6) in outer regional Karara, QLD.
Karara State School is also known as KSS Karara.
Karara State School draws students from the Karara SS.
Karara State School has about 12 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 2 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 were Reading 473, Writing 450, Numeracy 470, Spelling 459, Grammar 456. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Karara State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 12 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.
Karara 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 65/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Karara State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.0:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 58% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 84%, which is below the national benchmark.