Infants

5 – 18 months

Toddlers

18 – 30 months

Preschool

2.5 – 5 years

School Age

5 – 12 years

Structured learn to swim program with 10 levels of attainment

Townsville Swim School with over 40 years in the industry.

The Glenn Buchanan Swim School was established in 1989 by dual Olympic Bronze medallist, and registered school teacher, Glenn Buchanan. Our Swim School offers swimming lessons from Monday to Saturday, and cater for children of all swimming levels. Our dedicated swim school pool is centrally located in Kirwan.

Over the past 40 years, Glenn has developed a specialised Learn to Swim program to be not only the most successful swimming program in Townsville, but also the longest serving.

About Us

The Glenn Buchanan Swim School was founded in 1989 by Glenn.

Our History

Class Levels

Divided into levels from babies, toddlers, beginners right through to classes that teach all four strokes.

Our Program

Term Dates

We have multiple lessons running from Monday to Saturday to cater for all ages and levels.

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Our Location

Our private facility is located at 8 Burnda Street in Kirwan, Townsville.

What Our Customers Say

      
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   Zoe Philippa 
 10 October 2026
 
 
  
  
 
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   melissa goldsworthy 
 8 October 2026
 
 
  Best swim school in Townsville ⭐️ Glenn and the whole team are so passionate and it shows.
  
 
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   Sarah Hanrahan 
 12 September 2026
 
 
  
  
 
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   Dianne Land 
 28 May 2026
 
 
  I took my kids here to do swimming lessons, now my grandkids go here too. Instructors are friendly and patient with all the kids. Would recommend to anyone asking where to take their kids
  
 
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   Madeline Hart 
 6 December 2025
 
 
  
  
 
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   Jemyma Drury 
 3 December 2024
 
 
  Incredible swim school. Glenn is so thorough and really cares about the kids. He is a wealth of knowledge and the progress my son has made is tangible.
  
 
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   John 
 26 November 2024
 
 
  After only a term and half our 3 year old can now consistently swim the length of our home pool (6m) independently without any floatation aids. Glens system / program simply works all the instructors and staff are wonderful.
  
 
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   Amanda Mc 
 6 December 2023
 
 
  We have been bringing our kids to Glenn Buchanan's for over 5 years and we will continue for many more years. Glenn and his team always make us feel very welcomed and apart of the family environment they have created in the swim school. Glenn always greats us all by names as we walk in the door and my kids always talk about Glenn at home. I sleep well at night knowing my kids are getting the best swimming education to keep them safe in the water and creating their stroke foundations for when swimming carnivals start at school.
  
 
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   Sarah Peters 
 23 October 2023
 
 
  Best swim school in Townsville! Switched from another swim school in town with low expectations for progress. Glen Buchanan is fantastic. Staff swim up & down the pool and correct them as the swim. 10/10 for teaching not just controlling behaviour with the rest of the kids and not correcting. Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Chris Wilson 
 20 October 2023
 
 
  Awesome swim school, helped our 4 year old son get over his fear of water and begin swimming, now teaching our one year old to swim as well. Very positive and friendly teachers, all very skilled at what they do. We would highly recommend them.