Very remote government combined school (Prep–12) in Lockhart River, QLD, serving 141 students.
Lockhart State School is also known as LSS Lockhart River.
Lockhart State School draws students from the Lockhart SS (and 2 more zones).
Lockhart State School has about 141 students across 13 year levels, so roughly 11 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 306, Writing 223, Numeracy 311, Spelling 268, Grammar 264. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Lockhart State School is a very small government combined school with approximately 141 students. It offers education for years Prep-12. 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.
Lockhart 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.
Lockhart State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 15% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 54%, which is below the national benchmark.
Lockhart State School is located in Lockhart River, QLD, classified as a very remote school. 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.