Kalkie State School is a welcoming government primary school located in Bundaberg East, Queensland. We offer education from Prep to Year 6, and currently have around 325 students enrolled across all year levels, supported by a dedicated team of over 50 teachers and support staff.
Our school serves coastal and rural communities in the Bundaberg area, and we are proud to have students from a range of social and cultural backgrounds. Kalkie State School is committed to recognising and nurturing the potential in every child. We provide a broad curriculum that includes academic learning, sporting opportunities, creative arts, music and personal development, all designed to help students grow with confidence and purpose.
We also proudly participate in programs such as the Reef Guardian Schools initiative, being the first in the Southern Great Barrier Reef catchment to join, which supports environmental leadership and sustainability learning.
Our Surrounding Area
Bundaberg is a vibrant regional city in the Wide Bay‑Burnett region of Queensland, located about 360 kilometres north of Brisbane. The broader Bundaberg Regional Council area is home to more than 100,000 people, reflecting ongoing growth and strong community appeal.
The region enjoys a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters, making it ideal for outdoor activities and lifestyle pursuits. Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the local economy particularly sugarcane production, with extensive fields across the region alongside other farming, food and beverage manufacturing, horticulture and tourism.
Bundaberg is known internationally for products such as Bundaberg Rum and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks, and is a gateway to major natural attractions including the southern Great Barrier Reef, Lady Elliot and Lady Musgrave Islands, and the Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.
The region offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with strong community networks, making it a rewarding place for families, students and visitors alike.