Bulimba State School, Public school and heritage site in Bulimba suburb, Brisbane, Australia.
Bulimba State School is a public school in Brisbane with multiple buildings constructed across different decades. The site at 261 Oxford Street contains classrooms, playgrounds, sports facilities, and a swimming pool built during separate periods.
The school was founded in 1866 and started with 45 students at temporary locations before moving to permanent buildings on Oxford Street in 1867. Throughout the 1900s, new structures were added including a brick building in 1938 and further expansions.
The school's original timber structures from the late 1800s reflect how rural Queensland communities built learning spaces with locally available materials. Walking through the grounds, you can see how these early buildings have shaped the way the school continues to function today.
The school sits in an accessible residential area of Brisbane with various entry points and pathways spread across the grounds. Keep in mind that this is an active school site, so access and viewing opportunities may be limited during regular academic hours.
The school hall served as the venue for a notable book launch by a former Australian leader in 2017, bringing temporary international attention to the site. This event highlighted how the location remains relevant for community gatherings beyond its daily educational role.
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