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Queanbeyan-Palerang · New South Wales

Schools in Queanbeyan

There are 8 schools in Queanbeyan: 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined school. By sector, that is 7 government schools and 1 Catholic school. Government schools in Queanbeyan are run by the New South Wales education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Queanbeyan

Private schools in and near Queanbeyan-Palerang, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Queanbeyan

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Queanbeyan

At a glance

Schools in Queanbeyan in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 3,432 students enrolled, 429 per school on average; the largest is St Gregory's Primary School with 730.
  • 1 of the 8 schools (13%) is Catholic or independent and charges fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 1 school is fully or partially selective.

Largest schools in Queanbeyan

  1. St Gregory's Primary School 730 students
  2. Karabar High School 723 students
  3. Queanbeyan High School 448 students
  4. Queanbeyan South Public School 419 students
  5. Queanbeyan West Public School 387 students
Questions

Schools in Queanbeyan: common questions

How many schools are there in Queanbeyan NSW?
There are 8 schools in Queanbeyan NSW, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and 1 combined primary and secondary school.
How many private schools are there in Queanbeyan NSW?
1 Catholic and independent school, 13% of all schools in Queanbeyan NSW. 1 is Catholic.
What is the largest school in Queanbeyan NSW?
St Gregory's Primary School, with 730 students. Next are Karabar High School (723), Queanbeyan High School (448) and Queanbeyan South Public School (419).
Are there single-sex schools in Queanbeyan NSW?
No. All 8 schools in Queanbeyan NSW take both boys and girls.
Are there selective schools in Queanbeyan NSW?
Yes: 1 school is fully or partially selective, admitting some or all students by an entrance test.