Brightwater State School became an Independent Public School (IPS) in 2013. As a result the school community established the Brightwater State School Council. The role of the School Council is to improve student learning outcomes by helping to guide the strategic direction of the school. In addition to this the School Council:
- monitor the school's strategic direction,
- approve plans and policies of a strategic nature,
- monitor the implementation of school policies and plans,
- provide advice to the Principal on strategic matters and
- share in the communication of the school vision amongst the local community.