Buranda State School

Queensland, Australia

  • Day & Boarding

  • 1918

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • Australian

    • IB

School History & Details

Buranda State School was established in 1918. The school is situated 3.5 km away from GPO in Brisbane, Australia. Currently, the school has more than 250 students enrolled in grades prep to 6. All the children are offered excellent education in addition to environmental education and philosophical education.

    School Values

  • To be honest and responsible
  • To be a good friend
  • To learn
School Achievements

Achievements

Exceptional 2023 NAPLAN performance: Year 3 students scored well above the national average in reading, writing, grammar, and numeracy. Awarded Queensland State Showcase Award for “Learning to think: Philosophy improves outcomes”, acknowledging its philosophy curriculum that began in 1997. Consistent student engagement: a recent school survey reported 100% of students feel happy, safe, and motivated; 95% of teachers express high job satisfaction. Holds an enrolment cap of ~285 students, maintaining an intimate, well-supported learning environment.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Philosophy-based learning integrated into weekly curriculum, fostering critical thinking, reasoning, and deep discussion from early years. High attendance rates and minimal suspensions demonstrate a positive, respectful school culture. Strong community and familial ties: small school size fosters nurturing relationships between students, families, and staff .

School Information

Heritage-listed, established in 1918, with classic timber buildings featuring verandahs, south-facing windows, and a historic 1920s outdoor swimming pool. Situated in Woolloongabba, adjacent to Nor...View moreView Less

Mr Simon Vaseo

Link

(07) 3435 1222

24 Cowley Street Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Australia

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Physics
  • Psychology SL
  • English A: Literature HL
  • English A: Literature SL
  • Biology SL
  • Chemistry HL
  • Applications and Interpretations HL

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