Osborne State School Goes Fee-Free for 2025!

Thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts of their parent & community committee (P&C), Osborne State School are pleased to announce that they will be completely fee-free for 2025!

Just a short 5-6 minute drive from Home Hill, this small but vibrant school not only creates a leaning environment where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive, but they can now attend for free thanks to their Fee-Free incentive.

“This year we wanted to do something that focused more on encouraging new students to enrol in our school, as well as supporting those already here. Coming out of Christmas and all the financial burdens that come at the end of the year, to then jump into January to pay school fees, well, we didn't want our parents to have to do that this year,” Carlene Muilwyk, President of P&C at Osborne State School says.

Everyone knows that school fees can be an added strain, and this initiative is Osborne's way of supporting both students and their families, especially those with multiple kids attending.

“We wanted to be able to give families that relief if they're sending more than one student to school. We also provide all stationery, books, a shirt and hat. We’re just trying to take that pressure off of parents so that schooling becomes something that is not a burden, because it shouldn’t be.”

Getting to Osborne State School has never been easier either, with a reliable bus service running from Ham Kelly Drive all the way to Home Hill High, ensuring students have a safe, convenient way to get to and from school each day.

With small class sizes, dedicated teachers, and a strong sense of community, the school offers an education that goes beyond the classroom – fostering hands-on learning, exciting events, and opportunities for every child to shine.

“We have nine students to two teachers. We also have three teachers aides. This helps us to really engage one on one with students, while ensuring individual care to make sure that no one gets lost in the system,” Carlene says.

Described as a family school, to best illustrate that point, last year one of their students lost their home to a fire. Rather than be forced to face the devastation alone, the school gathered around them and got clothes and other items together.

If you're looking for a caring, high-quality education for your child, now is the perfect time to join. Come see why Osborne State School isn’t just a school, it’s a family.

“We're here to learn, but we're here to support each other in every way. When you enrol with us, you join our family,” Carlene concludes with a smile.

Enrolments for 2025 are open. For more information or to arrange a visit, contact Osborne State School on: (07) 4782 6254.

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Billy Muilwyk, Alex Cullen and Mason Harvey, in front of the painted float for their Home Hill Harvest Festival parade. Photo supplied.
Osborne State School student Jake Cullen is all smiles. Photo supplied.
Anna Muilwyk and Isabella McGrath sitting in front of a Wilmar Cane train and can bins full of harvested cane. Photo supplied.

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