Zillmere State School is currently implementing the Australian Curriculum in the areas of:
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- HASS
In addition to these, the school implements the Queensland Essential Learnings in:
- The Arts
- Technology
- Health and Physical Education
The school has access to specialist teachers in:
- Performing Arts
- Health and Physical Education
- English as an Alternative Language/Dialect
- Languages other Than English
- Instrumental Music
Zillmere's Languages Other Than English Curriculum involves a Specialist German Teacher, attending each Friday.
All students from Prep to Year Six participate in swimming instruction in Terms 1 and 4.