Burketown State School

Queensland, Australia

  • Day School

  • 1888

  • $ N/A-N/A

    • Australian

    • IB

School History & Details

Burketown State School opened in 1888, and since then has developed a very strong sense of academic, sporting and cultural community with vibrant community spirit. The school has underlined a dynamic learning structure through its relentless support to students and building a quality curriculum.

    School Values

  • Excellence
  • Innovation

    • The school believes in fostering innovation and transparent communication. Students are taught to be kind and compassionate.

     

School Achievements

Achievements

Gangalidda language program excellence: Burketown State School has successfully introduced and embedded the local Gangalidda Indigenous language into its curriculum, serving as a model program rolled out at regional workshops and conferences. Operational resilience & infrastructure: With a founding date of 1888, the school carries a deep educational legacy. It continues to evolve, demonstrating strong academic and cultural performance . Remote education innovation: Students often endure Queensland’s longest daily school bus journey (~240 km round trip), supported by an on-board digital learning setup—an initiative praised for keeping remote learners connected.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

Cultural connection and pride: The school integrates Gangalidda into daily activities—assemblies, lessons, and community events—strengthening community identity and cultural pride. Community transport & support: The bus service doubles as a community shuttle, offering access for local residents to essential services—clinic visits, postal needs, and shopping. Broad academic support: With small class sizes (~23–27 students historically), the school emphasizes individualized attention and supports diverse learning needs. Rapid adaptation & relief efforts: Local collaborations, such as the Lions Club’s assistance during flood events, highlight the school’s community resilience.

School Information

The campus of the school has ample amount of facilities for students, including occupational therapy, engagement, support, physiotherapy, extracurricular activities, speech pathology, and so much more...View moreView Less

Chris Ford

Link

(07) 4745 5124

Beames St, Burketown QLD 4830, Australia

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Mathematics
  • Geography
  • English A: Literature HL
  • Environmental Systems and Societies HL
  • Sports Exercise and Health Science HL
  • Visual Arts SL
  • Theatre Studies SL

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