Teelba, Queensland

Teelba is a rural locality in the Maranoa Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Teelba had a population of 82 people.

Geography

Teelba is a watershed. In the north of the locality, Murilla Creek flows north into the Condamine River drainage basin, while in the south the Teelba Creek flows south into the Moonie River drainage basin.

History

Teelba Creek State School opened on 5 July 1965, but was renamed Teelba State School on 24 September 1965.

Demographics

In the, Teelba had a population of 44 people.
In the, Teelba had a population of 82 people.

Education

Teelba State School is a government primary school for boys and girls at Teelba Road just north of the crossing of Teelba Creek. In 2016, the school had an enrolment of 23 students with 3 teachers and 5 non-teaching staff. In 2018, the school had an enrolment of 25 students with 3 teachers and 5 non-teaching staff.
There are no secondary schools in Teelba. The nearest government secondary school is Surat State School in Surat to the north-west, but it would be too distant for students living in the south of Teelba. Also, there are no nearby schools providing education to Year 12. The alternatives are distance education and boarding school.