Small government primary school (13 students, Prep–6) in very remote Prairie, QLD.
Prairie State School is also known as PSS Prairie.
Prairie State School draws students from the Prairie SS.
Prairie State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 13 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.
Prairie 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.
Prairie State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.1:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 52% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
Prairie State School is located in Prairie, QLD, classified as a very remote school. With an ICSEA of 1017 (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.