Very small government primary school (43 students, Prep–6) in inner regional Kia Ora, Queensland.
Kia-Ora State School is also known as KSS Kia Ora and Kiaora State.
Kia-Ora State School draws students from the Kia-Ora SS.
Kia-Ora State School has about 43 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 6 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 269, Writing 309, Numeracy 330, Spelling 254 and Grammar 211. Year 5 students averaged Reading 392, Writing 390, Numeracy 401, Spelling 385 and Grammar 393. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at Kia-Ora State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Kia-Ora State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 43 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.
Kia-Ora 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.
Kia-Ora State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. This is around the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 58% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 86%, which is below average.
Kia-Ora State School is located in Kia Ora, QLD, in inner regional Australia. Its ICSEA is 885 (8th 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.