Benowa State School is a co-educational school that has proudly delivered quality State Education since 1885. We are proud of the high standards that Benowa continues to espouse in the pursuit of academic, cultural, social and sporting excellence.
At Benowa, students are core to the strategic purpose of our school. Our entire school community values this educational philosophy we hold and this is evidenced through members of our community collaboratively guiding our students to reach their full potential in line with our vision, mission and expectations. This is achieved through an uncompromising commitment to high expectations for us all.
Benowa State School has a strong sense of community, with the majority of students completing their entire primary schooling from Prep -Year 6 with us. As a result, we have a wonderful opportunity to incorporate a strong follow through on our School Mission.
Benowa has a fully inclusive philosophy about education. All classrooms are supported by an Inclusion Teacher, overseen by our Head of Student Support Services, to work alongside classroom teachers to personalise learning for all students. Our student population is culturally diverse with approximately 50% of the population of international origin representing in excess of 40 nationalities. The majority of these families arrive very passionate about education and optimistic about a new start in our wonderful country. This supports and reinforces our culture of high expectations for which Benowa State School is sought after.
In saying this, our school also accepts approximately 30% of its enrolment from out of catchment. We are greatly encouraged by the fact we are a school of choice on the Gold Coast.
Our Vision Statement articulates: Empowering Lifelong Learners. As such, we desire for all our students to confidently take charge of their futures rather than be passive receptors of 'come what may'. Therefore, our school learning culture is driven by our mission of 'growing self-directed, disciplined and passionate learners.'