This is a list of schools in the

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(Noosa) and the

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, including both the urban areas and surrounding hinterland. Prior to 2015, the Queensland education system consisted of

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, which accommodated students from Kindergarten to Year 7 (ages 5–13), and

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, which accommodate students from Years 8 to 12 (ages 12–18). However, from 2015, Year 7 became the first year of high school.

State schools

State primary schools

State high schools and colleges

Other state schools

This includes special schools (schools for disabled children) and schools for specific purposes.

Defunct state schools

Private schools

Catholic schools

In Queensland, Catholic primary schools are usually (but not always) linked to a parish. Prior to the 1970s, most schools were founded by

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s, but with the decrease in membership of these institutes, together with major reforms inside the church, lay teachers and administrators began to take over the schools, a process which completed by approximately 1990. Schools in the Sunshine Coast region are administered by the Catholic Education Office, Archdiocese of Brisbane. The CEO is supported by the Queensland Catholic Education Commission, which is responsible for coordinating administration, curriculum and policy across the Catholic school system. Preference for enrolment is given to Catholic students from the parish or local area, although non-Catholic students are admitted if room is available.

Independent schools

Most independent schools cater for students from preparatory to year 12.

Defunct private schools

Higher education

Universities

References

External links

*{{Cite QldSchool, a directory of Government schools in Queensland. (Department of Education – Queensland Government)

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