Small government primary school of 20 students in outer regional South Johnstone, QLD, serving Prep–6.
South Johnstone State School is also known as SJSS and SJSS South Johnstone.
South Johnstone State School draws students from the South Johnstone SS.
South Johnstone State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 20 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.
South Johnstone 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.
South Johnstone State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. This is well below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 49% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is moderate.
South Johnstone State School is located in South Johnstone, QLD, classified as a outer regional school. With an ICSEA of 864 (6th 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.