Very small remote government primary school (6 students, Prep–6) in Mount Fox, Queensland.
Mount Fox State School draws students from the Mount Fox SS.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Mount Fox State School, Year 3 students averaged 420 across the tested NAPLAN domains, above the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 460, below the national average of 490 for that year level, and Year 7 students averaged 505, below the national average of 540 for that year level, and Year 9 students averaged 540, below 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.
Mount Fox State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 6 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.
Mount Fox 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 48/100 on SchoolRank, which compares educational outcomes relative to cost, government schools typically score well on this measure.
Mount Fox State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 4.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 50% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 73%, which is below the national benchmark.
Mount Fox State School is located in Mount Fox, QLD, classified as a remote school. With an ICSEA of 954 (26th 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.