Very remote government primary school in Pentland, QLD, with 19 students across Prep–6.
Pentland State School is also known as PSS Pentland.
Pentland State School draws students from the Pentland SS.
Pentland State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 19 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.
Pentland 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.
Pentland State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.3:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 54% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 76%, which is below the national benchmark.
Pentland State School is located in Pentland, QLD, classified as a very remote school. With an ICSEA of 887 (8th 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.