Remote government primary (Prep–6) in Woorabinda, QLD, with 184 students; 98% Indigenous enrolment.
Woorabinda State School is also known as WSS Woorabinda.
Woorabinda State School draws students from the Woorabinda SS.
In 2025 NAPLAN testing at Woorabinda State School, Year 3 students averaged 250 across the tested NAPLAN domains, well below the national average of 407 for that year level, and Year 5 students averaged 321, well below the national average of 490 for that year level. National averages are specific to each year level, because NAPLAN scores are scaled so older year levels score higher, a school-wide average can't be compared with a single national figure.
Woorabinda State School is a very small government primary school with approximately 184 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.
Woorabinda 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.
Woorabinda State School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. This is below the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning students generally receive more individual attention. Support staff make up 51% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care. The student attendance rate is 68%, which is below the national benchmark.
Woorabinda State School is located in Woorabinda, QLD, classified as a remote school. With an ICSEA of 700 (1th 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.