The former Lindisfarne North Primary School on Raminea Road was set alight about 10.30pm on Thursday night.

The blaze caused $70,000 damage and police have called for witnesses to come forward.

“The offenders set fire to a wheelie bin next to the weatherboard exterior of one of the buildings,” Sergeant Nicholas Smith said.

Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.