Phone:
0429 179 675
Service Areas:
Gold Coast
School Fencing
- Spear Top
- Chainwire
- Aluminium
- Colorbond
At Wood Trades, we specialise in safe, secure, and long-lasting school fencing solutions for Gold Coast and South East Queensland schools. From Prep centres to large public and independent schools, we design and install fencing that meets Education Queensland’s Department of Education (DoE) specifications — giving you peace of mind that your students are protected.
Why Choose Wood Trades for School Fencing?
- DoE Spec Fencing – Complies with Education Queensland requirements
- Blue Card Approved Contractors – Our team holds current Blue Cards for safe school access
- Tailored Options – From boundary fences to gates, sports courts, and drop-off zones
- Minimal Disruption – We can schedule installations during school holidays or term time to suit your needs
- All fencing types – Spear Top, Chainwire, Aluminium, Timber, Colorbond, Retaining Walls etc.
Chainwire
- Available in 1.8m and 2.1m heights
- Ideal for school ovals, sports courts, and boundary fencing
- Can include gates (swinging or sliding, manual or motorised)
DoE / PRep Spec Spear Top
- 2.1m high black spear top fencing – the most popular choice for schools
- Powder-coated galvanised steel with Z275 coating for long-term corrosion protection
Aluminium
- Often in 1.2m heights and used for drop and go zones.
- Stylish, durable, and low-maintenance solutions
- Perfect for areas where appearance matters as much as safety
Repairs
We understand how important it is to keep your students safe, so can be onsite quickly for any repairs needed.
DoE Spear Top School Fencing Specs
| Spacing between pickets | Coating | Uses | |
| DoE Spec Fence | 100mm gap (125mm centres) | Power coated galvanised steel construction with Z275 coating. This zinc coating reduces corrosion over the long term and is specced for State Government fence. | Most popular in Schools. |
| Prep Spec Fence | 90mm gap (115mm centres) | As Above | Most popular in Kindergartens. |
| Standard Security Fence | 115mm gap (140mm centres) | Powder Coated Galvanised Steel Construction. | Unlikely to use in a School setting. |