Very small government special school (53 students, Prep–12) in Woolloongabba, Brisbane, serving students with additional support needs.
Narbethong State Special School is also known as NSSS and NSSS Woolloongabba.
Narbethong State Special School is a very small government combined school with approximately 53 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.
Narbethong State Special 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.
Narbethong State Special School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 1.7:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 55% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 81%, which is below the national benchmark.
Narbethong State Special School is located in Woolloongabba, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1018 (55th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. 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.