 It opened on 23 January 1984 and was recognized in 2017 with new status as an Independent Public School (IPS).In 2019 Crestmead State School celebrated its 35th (Coral) Jubilee in September, which attracted a large crowd of past students, staff, supporters and dignitaries.The event was notable for the tribute of naming the school hall in honour of the foundation principal, Gavin Bird.