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Annandale State School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​​​​​A strong academic curriculum with high expectations, delivered through the use of evidence-informed teaching practices
  2. A diverse range of extra-curricular programs across the arts, sports, technologies and student leadership that contributes to a holistic education beyond the Australian Curriculum
  3. Responsive student support through our student wellbeing, academic engagement and inclusion teams that assists all students to progress and engage with learning

Students on laptops Students on campus School choir Magnetic Island Aerial view of Annandale State School

Principal's welcome

At Annandale State School, we pride ourselves on providing a holistic, high-quality education through the dedication of our experienced staff, who work closely with families and the broader community.

Our school is a rich tapestry of cultures, with over 30 distinct backgrounds represented. This diversity creates a dynamic learning environment, where students develop an appreciation for inclusivity and community spirit.

At Annandale, education is a partnership. Together, we each have an essential role in fostering a safe, respectful and nurturing learning environment for our students, families and staff. This collaborative approach is central to our 'Annandale Attitude': a set of desired dispositions supported through our core values—'Be a Learner, Be Safe, Be Respectful'—that guide our interactions and aspirations.

Our mission is to provide purposeful learning experiences aligned with the Australian Curriculum, nurturing each child's love of learning and building their social skills, helping them learn the value of friendship and how to become active, positive members of the community.

We encourage you to collaborate with us throughout this journey. While our expertise lies in delivering quality education, you know your child best. By working together, we can ensure your child thrives and reaches their full potential.

Our leadership team looks forward to meeting you and your child at an enrolment interview, where we can begin the rewarding partnership with you and an exciting journey of learning and growth for your child.


School overview

Number of students

Year school established

School website

Annandale State School is a large school for Prep to Year 6 students. The school is centrally located in tropical Townsville and is close to shopping, parks and sporting facilities.

Our motto is 'Creating the Future' and we balance academic studies with music, sport and inclusive support.

We value good manners and take pride in ourselves and our school. We encourage and welcome parents to be involved in the school community.

Planning and teaching of writing, phonics, reading and mathematics are led and supported by key staff within the school.

EQI programs offered

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Primary School

Special programs

  • An evidenced-informed approach to the teaching of reading, including systematic synthetic phonics, explicit vocabulary instruction and dialogic reading practices
  • Inclusive education programs to support both social-emotional development and academic progress, including an English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) specialist
  • Excursions and incursions offered to support and extend learning aligned with Australian Curriculum
  • School camps offered to provide leadership and social development and provide practical connection to learning from the classroom
  • Explicit and evidence-informed Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) approaches to support student engagement, wellbeing and restorative conversations

Extracurricular activities

  • Inter-school sport programs across the year focused on both skill development and competition. These include athletics, rugby league, hockey, netball, tennis, rugby union, soccer, touch football, Australian Football League, cricket, tee-ball and basketball
    • All students participate in Health and Physical Education (HPE) lessons each week with specialised teachers
  • Instrumental Music and Choral programs from Year 3 to Year 6
    • Instrumental music program: strings (Years 3–6), and woodwind, brass and percussion (Years 4–6)
    • Concert bands and orchestra ensembles
    • Junior (year 3 and 4) and senior (Year 5 and 6) choirs
    • Eisteddfod performance competition
    • Community performances and highlight concerts
    • All students participate in a music lesson each week with a specialised music teacher
  • Inter school Opti-MINDS creative problem-solving event
  • Inter school robotics competition
  • Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) based programs
    • Interschool robotics and STEM competitions
    • Lunch time programs in coding, robotics and drones
  • Life education van visit throughout the school year
  • Swimming lessons during school time for Years 2, 3 and 5
  • Student leadership opportunities, including student council and buddy programs with Prep and local Early Childhood centres
  • Academic competitions
  • AUSLAN choir (sign language​)

School facilities

  • Air-conditioned learning environments
  • Multiple school ovals and playgrounds
  • Various indoor and outdoor learning and play environments
  • Two large covered sports courts
  • Technology resources to support digital literacies from Prep to Year 6
  • Dental van visit on campus throughout the school year

Tertiary pathways

Languages

  • Year 1 to Year 6 students attend weekly lessons in Chinese with a specialist teacher​

Contact details

Disclaimer

The information and data in this webpage is subject to change without notice. Before submitting your application, if you are interested in:

  • a particular subject, sport, program or extracurricular activity offered by an EQI school; or
  • particular school facilities;

please contact EQI or the school directly to confirm it will be offered and/or available in the year you intend to study.

Last updated 07 November 2025