Queanbeyan East Public School

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About the school

Queanbeyan East Public School is located near the border of NSW and the ACT, in a semi-rural setting that features shaded bush areas, large grassy playing fields, and views of the mountains. The school prides itself on providing robust academic and welfare programs within a supportive community environment. Its culture is characterised by a strong sense of pride and a commitment to teamwork and open communication. Queanbeyan East Public School enjoys strong community backing and boasts a dedicated and talented staff team, with the quality of teaching being highly valued within the community.

Emphasising literacy and numeracy, the school implements effective educational programs such as L3 (Language, Learning, Literacy) for Kindergarten and Stage 1 students, and Focus On Reading for Stages 2 and 3. Students in all grades from K-6 learn Japanese, while the school also provides numerous opportunities in performing arts, technology, and sports. The infrastructure includes a well-resourced library and a computer room equipped for whole-class instruction.

The school's commitment to a warm, friendly environment fosters mutual respect and inclusivity, ensuring that all students, staff, and parents feel valued. Queanbeyan East Public School sets high expectations for student performance, with exemplary results in national and international tests.

Additionally, the school focuses on student wellness through the 'Live Life Well at School' program, promoting healthy lifestyles through initiatives like the Crunch and Sip program. As a mid-sized school that caters to a diverse range of students from urban and rural backgrounds, Queanbeyan East Public School is a community-focused institution striving to meet the needs of local families.

Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Queanbeyan East Public School embeds, celebrates and supports a culturally inclusive environment to support the individual needs of students. Our school harnesses the connections with the wider educational community to build excellence in education, striving to develop student's ability to be active future citizens.

Location & Catchment Area

Profile (2025)

Total enrolments
280 (149 girls, 131 boys)
Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
280
ICSEA What does this mean?
1031 (percentile 60)
SEA quarters What does this mean?
24% / 27% / 29% / 21%
Indigenous students
8%
Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
17
Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
3.5

Enrolments by grade (2025)

Grade Headcount
Kindergarten 48
Year 1 41
Year 2 35
Year 3 41
Year 4 49
Year 5 43
Year 6 23
Total 280

Year by year

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

Year Enrolments Girls Boys Attendance % ICSEA Teaching staff (FTE)
2025 280 149 131 - 1031 17
2024 263 139 124 89.3 1037 17.6
2023 286 147 139 88.5 1025 17.9
2022 289 147 142 86.6 1016 16.9
2021 287 139 148 90.4 1002 16.9
2020 263 120 143 - 997 15.8
2019 260 114 146 91.8 990 14.6
2018 232 95 137 92.4 996 14.6
2017 198 81 117 91.6 970 12.2
2016 192 82 110 91.8 970 10.7
2015 181 85 96 92.6 977 10.6
2014 158 84 74 93.6 972 9.7
2013 161 80 81 94.8 984 9.9
2012 187 85 102 95.1 976 11.4
2011 166 72 94 95 974 10.4
2010 171 79 92 - 997 10.4
2009 157 76 81 - 979 10.4
2008 149 65 84 - 979 8.4

Attendance data for 2020 is unavailable — NSW schools were disrupted by COVID-19 and the Department of Education did not publish figures for that year.

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