Waterford State School is located in the Gold Coast shire bordering Logan City. The school was first opened in 1869 and one of the early school buildings is still in use today. Since its opening, the school has always remained as a smaller country school. The primary school population, once 750 students, is now around 560. Students come to school from 27 suburbs with the majority from Waterford and Bethania. Students are friendly, happy, keen to learn and able to voice their opinions through the Student Council. One hundred and four staff support the learning needs of students. A good mix of experienced and young staff ensures there is a very balanced view to children's learning. Parents are supportive of the school and their children's education. The P and C Association works very hard, through fundraising and participating in school decision making, to enhance learning opportunities for all students. Staff, students and parents are immensely proud of school facilities especially the new Assembly Hall/Resource Centre. We all strive to achieve'Our Best Always'.