Residents of Joondanna have the opportunity to travel to nearby suburbs depending on their educational needs.

For primary school, residents of Joondanna fall within the catchment area of Tuart Hill Primary School, and independent public school that offers education to those from Kindergarten through to Year 6. Additionally, residents have the option of attending St Denis Catholic Primary school, or St Kieran Catholic Primary School for those considering a private school education.

For those in secondary school residents have the option of attending Servite College, an independent Roman Catholic School for Kindergarten through to Year 6. For additional secondary school options resients will need to travel to outside suburbs.