Coorparoo State School

Coorparoo State School is a state school in Queensland featuring two large brick buildings constructed between 1928 and 1942. The grounds include open outdoor areas and a timber-framed structure from 1907 for recreational use.

Local landowner Samuel Stevens donated land in 1876 to establish the school, which opened with 37 students enrolled. The main brick buildings were later constructed during the 1920s and 1930s.

The name Coorparoo comes from the Aboriginal word Koolpuroom, which describes either a place of mosquitoes or the call of a dove. This naming reflects the area's indigenous heritage and the natural sounds that once defined the landscape.

The school is located on Old Cleveland Road with architectural features designed to maximize natural light and ventilation through thoughtful classroom layout. Visitors can walk around the grounds during available hours to view the historic structures from the outside.

During World War II, the school served as a first aid post and air raid precautions center for the local community. This role shows how school buildings became community resources in times of crisis.

Location: Queensland

Website: https://coorpaross.eq.edu.au

GPS coordinates: -27.49490,153.06050

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:08