Magnetic Island is a popular tourist destination, located 8km off the coast of Townsville and is easily accessible by a 20 minute ferry ride. The island is predominantly National Park with 4 main residential areas: Picnic Bay, Nelly Bay, Arcadia and Horseshoe Bay. The school is located in Nelly Bay, a 10 minute walk from the ferry terminal. It is a coeducational school catering for Prep to Year 7 students. It is the only primary school on the island and secondary students must travel to the mainland. The school motto is 'Achievement Through Effort' and the Mission Statement is to 'Foster fulfilment and personal success in a caring environment'. We believe it is the responsibility of all school community members to respect one another in providing a safe, caring environment which enhances individual learning and potential. Performance data collected indicates that student performance is good with averages at or above state and national benchmarks. The school is supported by a strong and active community and by various businesses on the island. It is staffed by an extremely satisfied and professional group of people.