Bundaberg South State School was first established in 1891 and is located in an old inner-city residential suburb of Bundaberg, less than three kilometres from the CBD. The school is set in an impressive garden environment. Bundaberg South is a National Partnership school. Student welfare is a high priority at South and the staff are mindful of the diverse backgrounds of students and supportive of their individual needs. Classroom teachers, a non-teaching principal, a teacher librarian, learning support, a special education classroom teacher (SECT) and specialist teachers (LOTE, music, physical education, instrumental music and technology) provide services to support students and teaching staff. A developmental guidance officer visits the school each week. The school facilities are extensive and include a swimming pool, a three tennis court complex and oval. Volunteers help with reading, swimming and excursions, and assist in class rooms. Parades, newsletters, parent teacher interviews and invitations to special class performances and celebrations assist in keeping parents involved and informed.