About Us

Founded by former ACT teachers in 1980, Jacaranda was the first specialist educational supply business within the ACT, dedicated to bringing parents and educators together in a single setting, providing a broad range of publications and materials.

For more than 30 years, Jacaranda has grown from a small business to Canberra's leading supplier in education needs for schools and the wider community specialising in back-to-school booklists and the supply of teaching, learning and other classroom and home educational resources and to this day we are still deovted to promoting learning and the concept that 'education works'.

Teachers can organise lessons easily and create a positive learning environment in the classroom, with all the latest curriculum and classroom resources as well as those well loved classics at their fingertips.

Parents can extend their child’s study beyond the classroom and enhance learning at home with all the educational resource needs for school and home learning from one convenient location. Whether a child needs a little extra help, or some advanced learning materials, Jacaranda has everything to encourage learning after the school day is out!

There is so much more at Jacaranda too - come in-store and check out the extensive range catering to early learners to excite them about learning whilst implementing fundamental hand-eye co-ordination and fine motor skills.

Jacaranda is the one-stop-shop for all your education essentials for the classroom and at home, from preschool to secondary school, and all in between!

With an educational superstore open all year round and conveniently located in Macquarie, visit your local Jacaranda store for all your educational supply needs, or browse through our extensive range of 86,000+ products here at Jacaranda.com.au 24/7.

Back-to-School Booklists and Packs

Jacaranda is ACT's leading booklist supplier with over 30 years experience servicing over 100 primary and secondary school booklist programs across the state. Booklist draft creation, ordering and home delivery is all available online.

Curriculum and Classroom Resources

Jacaranda has an extensive range of curriculum based materials for teachers, students and the classroom; offering a wide variety of books for all ages. Expert advice from experienced former teachers, librarians and literacy resource consultants ensures your school receives the best assistance in selecting what is right for your students’ learning in terms of traditional and digital materials as soon as it is readily available.

Stationery, Canteen, Office and Bulk Supplies

Jacaranda has quality products at competitive prices so you can save when ordering bulk stationery and day-to-day canteen and office supplies. With over 22,000 products to choose from; ordering online is as easy as 1-2-3 and delivery is within 24 hours.

Sporting Equipment

With the release of our all new 2011/2012 Sports Catalogue with over 3,000 sports products for your school to choose from. We are now able to supply schools with all types of sporting, coaching, fitness and active play equipment. Thinking sports equipment? Think Jacaranda.

Interactive Whiteboards

The durable and easy-to-use boards will engage and inspire students and energise teachers, bringing lessons to life! Jacaranda supply the latest innovative interactive whiteboards in the marketplace with revolutionary new features such as gesture recognition ensuring we are always up to date with the latest in new technology.

School Account Management

Regular visits from our dedicated account managers combined with extensive curriculum knowledge and industry expertise from our team of product specialists offers your school unrivalled service and ensures you stay up-to-date with the latest traditional and digital resources.

Retail Stores and Catalogues

Shop in-store or via our catalogues for a huge range of educational resources, stationery, books, arts and crafts and so much more or; browse online through our comprehensive and interactive website, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Home Learning

Create a positive learning environment in the home with a great selection of educational resources to enhance and further develop student’s learning once they leave the classroom.