Kenmore State School

Three reasons to choose us

A strong academic curriculum catering for all learning needs within a highly inclusive framework
High expectations for our students both in their school work and behaviour
We are committed to achieving the best for our students in academic, sporting, artistic and cultural fields

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Principal's welcome

Kenmore State School is a highly regarded Independent Public School situated in the western suburbs of Brisbane. We have a strong, proud tradition and have been providing high quality education for children, from the Preparatory Year to Year 6, since 1900. Our school vision; Strive—Create—Achieve drives the work that we do in our school each day with the goal of ensuring every student is succeeding.

The school has a strong direction that is underpinned by our 4 core priorities. We aim to build successful learners through great teaching and setting high expectations. We also aim to build strong partnerships with our parents and school community, forging a genuine sense of trust with our community.

Kenmore has a positive, welcoming feel and a tolerant and accepting school culture. We have dedicated programs that accelerate learning in the English language.

We look forward to welcoming your child to our school.

School overview

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Kenmore State School is in western Brisbane, close to The University of Queensland, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and public transport.

For 120 years, we have provided children with high-quality education. We are proud of our current academic results, which are above the state average and continue to celebrate our champion sports teams.

Our goal is success for every student through individual teaching and communication with parents.

Accelerate your child’s English language learning with our dedicated programs.

Extension programs include: digital technology, mathematics, music, German (Years 5–6), arts and leadership.

We provide before and after school care during terms and vacation care in the holidays, offering your child many activity choices, including gardening, art and crafts, sport, games and cooking.

EQI programs offered

Primary School

Special programs

Days of Excellence (science and visual arts)
Swimming lessons (school pool)
Instrumental music, band and choral programs
Whole-school literacy program designed to accelerate English learning (Reading to learn)
Specialist lessons in the Arts, music, physical education, and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
International study tours
Professional visits from international delegations
Enrichment opportunities in mathematics, music, the Arts and writing
Peer-support buddy program
School leaders program
University of Queensland STEM convention
STEM excursions for all year levels

Extracurricular activities

Annual multicultural festival
Representative sport pathways—school, district, state, national
Senior school camps—Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast or Canberra
After school programs—tennis, swimming, Taekwondo
Interschool sports—swimming, athletics, soccer, netball, touch football, tennis, basketball
International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) competitions
Chaplaincy program
Outside-hours school care and vacation care programs

School facilities

Indoor sport and performance centre
25-metre swimming pool
Full-size oval
Two tennis courts
Netball and basketball court
Adventure playgrounds and nature play spaces
Environmental area
Tuck shop
Resource centre including library and computers
Laptops and iPads provided to classes

Tertiary pathways

Languages

Specialist English as an Additional Language/ Dialect (EAL/D) program
Specialist German lessons
Cultural lessons through the humanities program

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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 16 May 2025