Remote government primary school in North Talwood, QLD serving Prep–6 with 19 students.
Talwood State School is also known as TSS North Talwood.
Talwood State School draws students from the Talwood SS.
Talwood State School has about 19 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 3 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 are from 2023. Year 3 students averaged Reading 298, Numeracy 321, Spelling 269 and Grammar 289. Students at Talwood State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
Talwood 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.
Talwood 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.
Talwood State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.6:1. 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 89%, which is good.
Talwood State School is located in North Talwood, QLD, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 880 (7th percentile; the national average is 1,000). ICSEA measures the advantage of a school's community, from its parents' education and occupation, not the school's quality. A school with a lower ICSEA and strong academic results may be teaching particularly effectively.