Hilder Road State School is proud to stand on land rich in community history and shaped by the commitment of families like the Hilders. Our school occupies two properties—Portion 95 and Portion 96—each with its own unique story.
Portion 95, the lower section of the grounds, was originally part of Mountfield Dairy and later allocated by the Queensland Government in the 1920s as a Soldier Settler block. Joe Hilder, father of Jeff Hilder, acquired the property on a Perpetual Lease and farmed it for many years. In 1966, the land was resumed by the Government for school purposes, and compensation was provided to the Hilder family.
(It is believed that this image was taken around 1968. The school opened in 1978)
Portion 96, home to our main school buildings, was first settled by WWI veteran Robert Duff, a returned soldier and former prisoner of war.
The Hilder family's support for education in The Gap dates back to 1910, when Henry Hilder served as the first Secretary of the committee advocating for a local state school. This dedication was carried forward by Jeff Hilder, a founding member of our school's P&C Association, and his wife Ann. Both Jeff and Ann have been tireless supporters of the school, with their legacy and generosity continuing to shape our school culture today.
Hilder Road State School honours this deep connection to community, heritage and education. The values the Hilder family embodied—commitment, service and a love of learning—continue to inspire our students, families and staff every day.