Small government special school (Prep–12), serving 53 students with diverse learning needs in Woolloongabba, Brisbane.
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.