Brisbane Independent School is located in semi-rural Pullenvale in the western suburbs of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The community-run school operates within a cooperative family environment. The school is operated and owned by its members, who are the parent body of current students. The school has no religious or other affiliations and thus is one of the few truly independent schools. See also Democratic school Democracy and Education by John Dewey Alternative education List of schools in Queensland Summerhill School Sudbury model school List of Sudbury schools Non-profit organization Community organisation External links Brisbane Independent School Home Page Map Independent Schools Queensland Pine Community School Democratic free schools Private secondary schools in Brisbane Educational institutions established in 1967 1967 establishments in Australia