What Schools Are Available in Rochedale South?
Rochedale South is located 20kms south of Brisbane. It offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with excellent amenities. It boasts lush parks, good schools, and convenient shopping options. While not the most bustling suburb, it's a great choice for families seeking a tranquil environment with easy access to the city. More importantly, it is considered a very safe suburb with low crime rates. it is one of the few suburbs where neighbours still know each other, and this is because many generations of family have resided within the suburb. Also, Rochedale South residents want to actively keep their suburb safe. There is a mix of nationalities and age groups amongst alot of home owner-occupiers.
Families often choose Rochedale South because of the great selection of, and proximity to, schools. All schools in Rochedale South are a short bike ride or 2 minute car trip to get to. There are catchment requirements, so you should check on the Queensland School Catchment Maps website to see if you will be within the catchment area of your chosen school: https://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/maps/edmap/
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Rochedale State School
Rochedale State School is an Independent Public School and an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, delivery the internationally recognised IB Primary Years Program (PYP). The school cates for 1043 students. The school curriculum focuses on the National Curriculum with Chinese and French being their chosen languages other than English. Their IB learning framework aims to link classroom programs to real world learning opportunities and encourages students to take action in response to what they have learned. https://rochedalss.eq.edu.au/our-school
Rochedale South State School
A more intimate school, Rochedale South State School fosters positive attitudes towards learning and behaviour and have an approachable staff. Their curriculum emphasises performing arts, science, IT, Sport and Chinese (Mandarin) studies. This is a great school with great amenities and a wonderful reputation in the community. https://rochedalesouthss.eq.edu.au/
St Peters Catholic Primary School
St Peters Catholic Primary School has a full time enrolment of approximately 500 students from prep through to year 6. The school is built on 5 hectares of beautiful landscaped playgrounds and learning areas and is overseen by 50 staff members.All inside learning spaces are air-conditioned. An outside school hours care centres operates from St Peter's. https://www.stpetersrochedale.qld.edu.au/school-profile/Pages/default.aspx
Redeemer Lutheran College
Redeemer Lutheran College is a co-educational Christian College for Prep to Year 12 and has an enrolment of approximately 1100 students. Pastoral car of students and families is a distinctive feature of the College's ethos and is known as a "caring school". The junior school caters for students in Prep to Year 6 and is a place of energy, activity and exciting opportunities for students. https://www.redeemer.com.au/about-us/about-redeemer
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Redeemer Lutheran College
Redeemer Lutheran College secondary school caters for students in years 7-12 with two distinct programs: the Middle years from years 7-9 and the Senior years from years 10 -12. The senior school is a vibrant learning environment and overseas the spiritual, academic, emotional and social development of students.
The Middle years (7-9) provides a pathway for students from primary years to the senior secondary years. The Middle Years Program has a distinct identity in terms of sub-school culture and a clearly identifiable sub-school space. https://www.redeemer.com.au/about-us/about-redeemer
Rochedale State High School
Rochedale State High School is a co-ed school has a strong academic history and is a result of quality programs, quality teaching and strategic resource allocation. It has an enrolment of around 1550 children with an average class size from yar 7-10 of 23 students and years 11-12 of 17 students. The school has a strong parent teacher communication and support program. https://rochedaleshs.eq.edu.au/
KINDERGARTEN AND CHILD CARE CENTRES
There are more than a dozen kindergarten and childcare centres in Rochdale South with modern facilities and vibrant atmospheres. Some of the centres are Sunkids Rochedale, Rochedale Kids Early Learning Centre, C&K Rochedale, Hatchlings, Imagine Childcare & Kindergarten, Milestones Early Learning, Busy Bees, St Peters Lutheran.
One thing is for sure, living in Rochedale South gives plenty of options for your child's schooling.