Kids Bags

School Bags for Every Stage of School Life

When it comes to school bags, finding the perfect fit for your child’s needs can feel like a daunting task. Whether your little one is heading off to primary school for the first time or your teen is getting ready for high school, the right kids school bag can make a world of difference to their daily routine.

With 40+ designs to choose from, we have an extensive range of school bags for girls and school bags for boys. Some of our favourite backpacks include dinosaurs, unicorns, horses, florals and Indigenous art. No matter what they’re into, you can find a style that suits their personality!

Backpacks Galore: Our Range of Kids School Bags

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect kids backpack, you’re in the right place - backpacks are kind of our thing! Our range of kids school bags is designed with busy school days in mind, ensuring there’s a spot for everything your child needs to carry — from books and stationery to laptops, lunch bags and water bottles.

• Each school backpack comes packed with thoughtful features, like:
• Generous main compartments for books and folders
• Separate padded laptop pockets (ideal for tech-heavy high schoolers)
• Easy-access side pockets for drink bottles
• Front compartments perfect for smaller items like lunch money, snacks, or even a phone
• Comfy padded straps for all-day wear

What School Bags Do Kids Need for Primary School?

If your child is starting primary school, you’ll want a bag that’s the perfect size — roomy enough for everything they need, but not so big that they can’t carry it comfortably. Our school bags for primary school strike the perfect balance. Designed for smaller shoulders, these backpacks offer plenty of space for books, a lunch bag, a drink bottle and more, without being too bulky or heavy.

For primary kids, it’s also worth considering:

• A library bag for borrowing books
• A homework or book bag for take-home readers and homework sheets
• A lunch bag (preferably insulated to keep lunches fresh)
• A chair bag (some schools use these to store stationery at desks)
• A drawstring bag for sports days, swimming lessons and after-school activities

What About High Schoolers?

Once your child hits high school, the game changes. School bags for high school need to handle more weight — think heavier books, a laptop, chargers, stationery, lunch, and all those “just in case” extras teenagers love to carry.

Our school bags for high school are built tough, with reinforced stitching, strong zips and durable materials designed to stand up to the rigours of high school life. With larger compartments and added tech-friendly features (like padded laptop sleeves and internal organiser pockets), these bigger school bags are ready for anything from back-to-back classes to after-school study sessions at the library.

Choosing the Right Size School Bag

Wondering what size school bag your child needs? Here’s a simple guide:

• Kindy to Prep: Small backpacks work best — just enough room for a change of clothes, hat, lunch and a drink bottle.
• Primary School Years 1-3: Medium backpacks offer space for homework folders, lunch, library books and a jumper.
• Primary School Years 4-6: Large backpacks give extra room for sports gear, excursions, and all the extra bits older kids like to carry.
• High School: Larger backpacks with multiple compartments are essential to hold textbooks, laptops, lunch, chargers and more.

School Bags for Boys and Girls — Something for Every Style

Kids love to express their personality, and their school bag is often a big part of that. That’s why we offer a huge variety of designs to suit every style — from roaring dinosaurs, surf vibes and sporty prints for those shopping for school bags for boys, to magical unicorns, floral designs and cute animals for those searching for school bags for girls.

Of course, many of our designs are gender-neutral too, perfect for kids who want something bold, colourful or just plain fun!

More Than Just Backpacks — Our Full Range of School Bags

While backpacks are the heroes of the school bag world, there are plenty of other school bags your child might need along the way. We also offer:

• Library Bags: Durable and lightweight, perfect for borrowing books without damaging them.
• Book Bags: Our Library Bags double as a Book Bag and are ideal for keeping homework and readers safe and sound between home and school.
• Drawstring Bags: Super handy for swimming lessons, sports carnivals and after-school activities.
• Chair Bags: A classroom essential at many primary schools, helping kids keep their stationery tidy and easy to access.

These extra bags are available in matching designs, so your child can have a fully coordinated school kit (because let’s face it — matching bags are just more fun!).

Find the Perfect School Bag at Spencil

Whether your child is heading into their first day of school or their final year of high school, we’ve got the perfect school bag to suit their needs and style. Shop our full range of kids school bags for primary and high school online now — and don’t forget to check out our matching accessories for a fully coordinated school look.