Education
High quality education for your growing family
Providing great educational opportunities is a priority for the Rockhampton Region which boasts a wide array of educational facilities, from childcare, through to schools and on to tertiary education.
Schools
The Rockhampton Region is well served by 22 public primary schools, 4 public high schools with another under construction, 2 specialist schools and more than a dozen private schools (some offering residential boarding facilities). Our schools deliver well-respected education at a fraction of the cost of tuition in Brisbane.
Before enrolling your children in a public school, make sure to check the relevant catchment area where you live. While you can generally apply to attend a public school outside your local catchment, a place won’t be guaranteed should you choose to do so.
Find a Public School—Prep to Year 6
Allenstown State School
Upper Dawson Road, Allenstown 4700
(07) 4930 0111
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Bajool State School
Toonda Street, Bajool 4699
(07) 4934 6128
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Berserker Street State School
Berserker Street, Berserker 4701
(07) 4999 0333
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Bouldercombe State School
52599 Burnett Highway, Bouldercombe 4702
(07) 4912 4777
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Crescent Lagoon State School
North Street Extended, West Rockhampton 4700
(07) 4999 3333
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Depot Hill State School
O'Connell Street, Depot Hill 4700
(07) 4922 1795
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Frenchville State School
225-237 Frenchville Road, Frenchville 4701
(07) 4931 5333
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Gogango State School
10 Wills Street, Gogango 4702
(07) 4934 7597
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Glenmore State School
241-259 Farm Street, Kawana 4701
(07) 4923 0666
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Gracemere State School
O'Shanesy Street, Gracemere 4702
(07) 4931 7555
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The Hall State School
Murray Street, Wandal 4700
(07) 4924 8222
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Lakes Creek State School
445 Paterson Street, Lakes Creek 4701
(07) 4932 6333
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Marmor State School
Rogers Street, Marmor 4702
(07) 4934 6235
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Mount Archer State School
242 Thozet Road, Koongal 4701
(07) 4923 5222
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Mount Morgan Central State School
44 Morgan Street, Mount Morgan 4714
(07) 4912 5333
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Park Avenue State School
Main Street, Park Avenue 4701
(07) 4931 1111
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Parkhurst State School
11 Mason Avenue, Parkhurst 4702
(07) 4924 6555
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Port Curtis Road State School
Port Curtis Road, Port Curtis 4700
(07) 4932 1444
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Ridgelands State School
43 Dalma-Ridgelands Road, Ridgelands 4702
(07) 4934 5518
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Stanwell State School
10 Teakle Street, Stanwell 4702
(07) 4934 7174
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Waraburra State School
55 Johnson Road, Gracemere 4702
(07) 4931 7888
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Westwood State School
108 Herbert Street, Westwood 4702
(07) 4934 7682
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Find a Religious School
The Cathedral College (Catholic)—Year 7 to Year 12
190 William Street, Rockhampton 4700
(07) 4999 1300
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Emmaus College Rockhampton (Catholic)—Year 7 to Year 12
185 Main Street and 362 Yaamba Road, North Rockhampton 4701
(07) 4923 5700
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Heights College (Inter-denominational Christian)—Kindergarten to Year 12
276 Carlton Street, North Rockhampton 4701
(07) 4923 1800
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Kingsley College (Christian)—Kindergarten to Year 12
2 Schoolhouse Street, Berserker 4701
(07) 4921 0580
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Lighthouse Christian School (Baptist)—Prep to Year 12
480 Norman Road, Norman Gardens 4701
(07) 4926 4895
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St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School (Catholic)—Prep to Year 6
360b Feez Street, North Rockhampton 4701
(07) 4994 8200
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St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Park Avenue (Catholic)—Prep to Year 6
33 Main Street, Park Avenue 4701
(07) 4994 8205
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St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Wandal (Catholic)—Prep to Year 6
4 Herbert Street, Wandal 4700
(07) 4994 8230
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St Mary’s Catholic Primary School (Catholic)—Prep to Year 6
135 Nobbs Street, North Rockhampton 4701
(07) 4994 8210
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St Paul’s Catholic Primary School (Catholic)—Prep to Year 6
Breakspear Street, Gracemere 4702
(07) 4994 8235
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St Peter’s Catholic Primary School (Catholic)—Prep to Year 6
170 Upper Dawson Road, Allenstown 4700
(07) 4994 8225
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Find a Flexible Learning School
Rockhampton is an inclusive community which recognises that a one-size-fits-all approach to education doesn't always meet the needs of young people.
Rockhampton Flexible School
The Rockhampton Flexible School is a secondary Catholic school which supports and educates students with complex needs for whom the mainstream education system may not be appropriate. The school takes a skills based focus to help prepare young people for employment, is a registered RTO and supports students in completing vocational education and training pathways (VET).
210 Upper Dawson Road, The Range 4700
(07) 4994 9900
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Rockhampton Futures Academy
The Rockhampton Futures Academy opens in 2027 and is an early intervention school funded by the Queensland Government. The Academy will help re-connect young people with learning and provide education, support, counselling, cultural understanding and case management to help them build confidence and take the next step into adulthood.
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Dedicated educators to give your kids a bright start
Pre-school, Childcare and Kindergarten
With dozens of pre-school and childcare centres across the Rockhampton Region, you won’t need to add much of a detour to drop the kids off during your morning commute. Finding childcare spaces in regional areas can sometimes be challenging, but Rockhampton rates well for availability of spaces, following investment into new centres over recent years.
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Tertiary education with national connections
University and TAFE
Rockhampton is the birthplace and home of CQUniversity, which has campuses located throughout regional Australia, in capital cities, and even internationally. CQU is Queensland’s only dual-sector institution, offering technical and vocational qualifications alongside university degrees.
The University of Queensland’s Rural Clinic School and James Cook University’s Generalist Medical Training Program are also based in Rockhampton.
Learning based on real-world skills
Industry academies
For high-school students planning a career in health, energy or resources, Rockhampton has dedicated academies to provide them with the necessary skills to start a career in the highly rewarding industries.
The Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy Hub opened in 2026 and links classroom studies with workshops, camps and leadership programs linked to careers in resources, energy, engineering and STEM. North Rockhampton State High School, Rockhampton Girls Grammar School and The Cathedral College participate in the Academy.
In 2028, the Rockhampton Health Sciences Academy will open. Based in a purpose build facility, with simulation and digital learning spaces, the Academy will help year 10-12 students fast-track a career into the healthcare industry.