Remote government primary school (Prep–6) in The Gums, QLD, with 36 students.
The Gums State School is also known as GSS The Gums.
The Gums State School draws students from the The Gums SS.
The Gums State School has about 36 students across 7 year levels, so roughly 5 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 2025. Year 3 students averaged Reading 356, Writing 402, Numeracy 350, Spelling 374 and Grammar 364. Year 5 students averaged Reading 440, Writing 408, Numeracy 418, Spelling 410 and Grammar 428. Year levels are listed separately because NAPLAN scores rise with year level. Students at The Gums State School sit NAPLAN in Years 3 and 5.
The Gums State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 36 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.
The Gums 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.
The Gums State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 47% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 91%, which is good.
The Gums State School is located in The Gums, QLD, in remote Australia. Its ICSEA is 916 (14th 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.