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Schools in Emerald

There are 10 schools in Emerald: 5 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 2 combined schools. By sector, that is 5 government schools, 3 Catholic schools and 2 independent schools. Government schools in Emerald are run by the Queensland education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Emerald

Catholic secondary school

Marist College

Years 7 to 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Central Highlands, with fees

Primary

Government primary schools in Emerald

Secondary

Government secondary and combined schools in Emerald

At a glance

Schools in Emerald in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 5 to 18.
  • They have about 8,915 students enrolled, 892 per school on average; the largest is Capricornia School of Distance Education with 5,463.
  • 5 of the 10 schools (50%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.

Largest schools in Emerald

  1. Capricornia School of Distance Education 5,463 students
  2. Emerald State High School 847 students
  3. Marist College 697 students
  4. St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 482 students
  5. Denison State School 364 students
Questions

Schools in Emerald: common questions

How many schools are there in Emerald QLD?
There are 10 schools in Emerald QLD, including 5 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 2 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Emerald QLD?
5 Catholic and independent schools, 50% of all schools in Emerald QLD. 3 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Emerald QLD?
Capricornia School of Distance Education, with 5,463 students. Next are Emerald State High School (847), Marist College (697) and St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (482).
Are there single-sex schools in Emerald QLD?
No. All 10 schools in Emerald QLD take both boys and girls.