Very small government primary school (68 students, Prep–6) in remote Pormpuraaw, QLD.
NAPLAN cohorts too small to compare with national averages; the result is a C overall.
Pormpuraaw State School is also known as PSS Pormpuraaw.
Pormpuraaw State School draws students from the Pormpuraaw SS.
Pormpuraaw State School has an overall SchoolRank score of 0.7/100, rated "Below Average". This score is calculated from academic results, student growth, wellbeing, extracurricular programs, and value for money. The school's ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is 602, below the national average of 1,000.
Pormpuraaw State School has about 68 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 10 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 270, Writing 283, Numeracy 286, Spelling 281, Grammar 256. NAPLAN is tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
Pormpuraaw State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 68 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.
Pormpuraaw 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.
Pormpuraaw State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 34% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 69%, which is below the national benchmark.
Pormpuraaw State School is located in Pormpuraaw, 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.