At Kuraby State School, we hold a vision for a smart,
skilled and creative Queensland. We have an absolute focus on providing every student with a
high-quality education and are committed to doing whatever it takes for each student to succeed. We have a
deep moral purpose for enriching the lives of all students and their families
through a collective responsibility for their well-being and learning.
Our strong emphasis on building and maintaining quality
relationships means that every child is encouraged to develop their potential in safe, rich and
engaging learning environments, which nurture the desire to learn to light the
spark to the engine of achievement.
Our school acknowledges this land and its traditional
owners. The name Kuraby comes from the Aboriginal meaning ‘a place of many springs.’ It was
given this name because the local environment was a marshland and water from these springs formed the
nearby Bulimba Creek and Slacks Creek. The settlement of Kuraby began in 1860 after the land was
cleared for farming. Our primary school is located in the Education Queensland
region of Metropolitan South. We are a Prep to Year 6 school situated on Beenleigh Road in
Kuraby. Our school has seen a substantial amount of growth since it first opened with 40 students
in 1928 at its original location in Alpita Street. In 1972, our school
relocated to Beenleigh Road as the original buildings were bursting at the
seams with students. Over the past 95 years, we have grown from 271 students in
1978 to our current student enrolment as of February 2023 of 360.
Our school comprises of 17 classes in a co-educational
setting. The dedicated staff working at our school include 1 Principal, 1 Deputy Principal, 1 Business Manager, 1 Administrative Officer, 1 Head of Curriculum, 1 Curriculum
Leader, 2 Inclusion teachers, 1 EAL/D teacher, 1 Early Years teacher for Pre-Prep &
Playgroup, 20 Classroom Teachers, 4 Specialist Teachers, 1 Speech-Language pathologist, 1 Guidance
Officer, 19 Educational Assistants, 1 Grounds Officer and 3 Cleaners. We offer a school library, multi-purpose
hall, instrumental and music programs, iPads and laptops, sports program and a government-funded Outdoor Learning Area.
Our teachers are highly-skilled leaders of learning who
work collaboratively in year level teams. They are committed to high expectations, which means not only
do they never give up on a child, but they are innovative and professional everyday towards
providing learning opportunities that motivate and challenge our students to
reach their potential; holistically and individually. Our teachers deliver a broad,
rigorous curriculum focused on creating successful learners, confident
individuals and active, informed citizens. There are eight compulsory learning
areas taught in the Australian Curriculum. These are English, Maths, Science, Humanities &
Social Sciences (History, Geography, Civics and Citizenship), Technologies, Health and Physical
Education, LOTE (Japanese) and The Arts (Music, Dance, Drama, Media & Visual Arts).
Our students represent 50 diverse countries of origin. 67% of students speak English
as a second language. A total of 35 different languages are spoken by our
student population. Our school population of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander students is 2%. Situated in the most multicultural electorate in Queensland,
we are committed to supporting students and families from a diverse range of
backgrounds. We have a strong emphasis on trust, respect and opportunities for
all. Our positive school-wide culture promotes harmony and celebrates
diversity.