Set in a peaceful country setting 20 kilometres south of Gladstone in Central Queensland, Benaraby State School caters for the academic, sporting, cultural and artistic needs of its 140 friendly students. Our spacious grounds boast one of the best school sports ovals in the district, as well as two modern adventure playgrounds. Benaraby students achieve creditably in national literacy and numeracy tests. Each classroom boasts an interactive whiteboard and our computer to student ratio is better than 1:5. As well as having access to email and internet facilities for research purposes, all students from Prep to Year 7 have focused weekly lessons in the school's computer laboratory. All Benaraby students access the Lexia Literacy Development program which delivers personalised and developmentally sequenced reading, grammar and spelling activities. Our school motto 'Do Our Best' is reinforced through the Schoolwide Positive Behaviour Support Program and the 'You Can Do It program. Benaraby School has a well-developed musical and performing arts program, including instrumental music. Individual needs are met through the Gifted and Learning Support programs.