About the school
Queanbeyan High School is a comprehensive, coeducational secondary school located in Queanbeyan, proudly serving students from Year 7 to Year 12. Established in 1959, the school has a strong commitment to providing high-quality educational experiences tailored to the diverse needs of its student body. The school offers innovative programs such as the Personal Best Program, designed for students who seek challenge and encouragement in their learning journeys. Additionally, the College Program enhances subject choices for students in Years 11 and 12, ensuring they have a robust platform for future studies.
The school also caters to students with disabilities through a special education faculty, demonstrating their dedication to inclusivity. Emphasising 21st Century learning skills, Queanbeyan High School integrates technology in education and provides opportunities for gifted and talented students to flourish within a supportive welfare network. The school prioritises student wellbeing and encourages learners to take responsibility for their actions, fostering a culture of respect and responsibility.
Continuous improvement is a key focus at Queanbeyan High School, which recently completed a significant upgrade of its facilities, enhancing the learning environment for all students. The school’s mission is to ensure every student learns, grows, and succeeds, backed by partnerships with families and the local community. Queanbeyan High School is dedicated to building a bright future for every student.
Mission
Queanbeyan High School is committed to the provision of high-quality educational opportunities for every learner through a positive school environment which values 'Respectful, Responsible Learners.'
Location & Catchment Area
- Queanbeyan High School
Catchment zones
Nearby or Connected Schools
- A Finigan School of Distance Education 126 m
- B Queanbeyan West Public School 688 m
- C Karabar High School 1.4 km
- D Queanbeyan Public School 1.5 km
- E Queanbeyan South Public School 1.5 km
- F Tirriwirri School 1.5 km
- G Queanbeyan East Public School 2.5 km
- H Jerrabomberra Public School 4.2 km
- I Jerrabomberra High School 4.6 km
Profile (2025)
- Total enrolments
- 448 (198 girls, 250 boys)
- Enrolments (FTE) What does this mean?
- 447.4
- ICSEA What does this mean?
- 967 (percentile 32)
- SEA quarters What does this mean?
- 39% / 33% / 21% / 7%
- FOEI What does this mean?
- 110
- Indigenous students
- 15%
- LBOTE What does this mean?
- 27%
- Teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 52.1
- Non-teaching staff (FTE) What does this mean?
- 17.4
Enrolments by grade (2025)
| Grade | Headcount |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | 92 |
| Year 8 | 75 |
| Year 9 | 78 |
| Year 10 | 86 |
| Year 11 | 68 |
| Year 12 | 49 |
| Total | 448 |
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 | 448 | 198 | 250 | - | 967 | 52.1 |
| 2024 | 450 | 185 | 265 | 78 | 975 | 61.4 |
| 2023 | 513 | 202 | 311 | 77.7 | 973 | 61.1 |
| 2022 | 562 | 240 | 322 | 75 | 972 | 59.6 |
| 2021 | 543 | 231 | 312 | 80.4 | 970 | 59.5 |
| 2020 | 524 | 231 | 293 | - | 966 | 56.5 |
| 2019 | 488 | 223 | 265 | 80.2 | 961 | 53.3 |
| 2018 | 503 | 240 | 263 | 85.5 | 957 | 52.9 |
| 2017 | 522 | 254 | 268 | 87.8 | 956 | 52.7 |
| 2016 | 510 | 244 | 266 | 88.4 | 967 | 49.3 |
| 2015 | 514 | 241 | 273 | 88.5 | 963 | 49.7 |
| 2014 | 493 | 228 | 265 | 89.7 | 955 | 49.8 |
| 2013 | 443 | 215 | 228 | 91.6 | 966 | 45.5 |
| 2012 | 462 | 239 | 223 | 88.1 | 953 | 46.2 |
| 2011 | 451 | 227 | 224 | 88.1 | 945 | 45.3 |
| 2010 | 447 | 236 | 211 | - | 944 | 44 |
| 2009 | 435 | 241 | 194 | - | 966 | 42.2 |
| 2008 | 421 | 246 | 175 | - | 966 | 41.6 |
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.