Severnlea, Queensland


Severnlea is a locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the, Severnlea had a population of 350 people.

Geography

The New England Highway and the Southern railway line pass through the locality from north to south.
The Severn River also flows from north to south to the west of the highway and railway.

History

The locality presumably takes its name from the Severn River.
Beverley State School opened on 30 October 1918. On 15 November 1922, it was renamed Severnlea State School.

Education

Severnlea State School is a government primary school for boys and girls at 14 Turner Road. In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 61 students with 4 teachers and 5 non-teaching staff.
There is no secondary school in Severnlea. The nearest secondary school is in Stanthorpe.