Buranda State School is an inner-city school in Brisbane, Queensland, catering for children in the first eight years of their schooling. There are approximately 220 students in nine multi-age classes. Students at Buranda consistently perform above the state and national means in systemic tests. This is evidenced by the first two years of the NAPLAN tests and the Qld Year 3/5/7 tests. Buranda State School strives to develop a culture of good thinking. All children participate in philosophy classes, where they discuss the big questions of life. They are taught the intellectual skills of inquiry in order that deep and clear thinking can occur at all times. The student population reflects the diversity of the local area. This includes a wide range of socio-economic groups, family structures, cultural groups and religious backgrounds and beliefs. Approximately 8% of the students are ESL, including refugee families. An additional 0.5 special education teacher has been appointed to the school to cater for the high number of students with high level needs. There is a ratio of four boys to every three girls. Buranda State School is well supported by the school community.