Atherton State School serves families in and around Atherton, QLD as a small to medium-sized government primary school offering Prep-6.

Primary results are more moderate compared with higher-performing schools, with a latest rating of 2.8.

There has been some easing in recent academic results, although changes between cohorts can affect year-to-year comparisons.

In socio-educational terms, the school has a less advantaged profile, with an ICSEA score of 903 and an ICSEA percentile of 11.

After allowing for ICSEA, state and sector, the school’s results sit close to comparable peers.

Enrolment is around 331, so the school can be described as small to medium-sized.