Townsville West State School

Townsville West State School is a three-story brick building located at the intersection of Ingham Road and Sturt Street in West End. The rectangular structure currently serves around 120 students from preparatory year through year six with differentiated learning programs across multiple subjects.

The school opened in 1887 and initially enrolled around 400 students through joint funding from government and community contributions. It arose during Townsville's early settlement period as the town developed its educational infrastructure.

The school features memorial gates with marble tablets honoring those who served in World War I. Visitors can see these names displayed and annual ceremonies mark this remembrance.

The building is easy to locate at the intersection of two major roads and the brick facade is clearly visible from the street. Access to the grounds is straightforward to navigate and visitors can view the architecture and memorials from the sidewalk.

During World War II the building served as a military training center and convalescence ward after Townsville became a military restricted zone. This wartime role shows how the school was integrated into the city's wartime needs.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -19.26810,146.80380

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:45