The latest news on Queensland's private schools
Old boys from the elite Anglican Church Grammar School have thrown its weight behind St Paul’s and its axed principal, accusing the church of a “vice-like grip” and “phenomenal overreach”.
Thousands of angry parents have been joined by students as they mobilise in a multi-pronged campaign to have a principal reinstated at an elite Brisbane school after he was sensationally axed by the Anglican Church.
Parents angry over the sacking of St Paul’s principal Paul Browning will protest again as headmaster sent off in guard of honour.
An elite Brisbane school has spent more than $110,000 on staff trips including for its headmaster who visited Dubai, London, LA and New York in 2022, while other Queensland school travel bills weren’t too far behind.
The “highly esteemed” principal of St Joseph’s Nudgee College has called it quits, moving to a newly created role that will extend his influence across Queensland Catholic schools.
The Anglican Church has settled a sexual and physical abuse claim by a former student of the prestigious The Southport School.
The shortlist for this year’s illustrious TEACHX Awards has been released, with finalists including a former professional soccer player, and a veteran principal at a prestigious girls schools.
A Year 12 student from Marist College Ashgrove has sadly died days after he was involved in a serious car crash in Brisbane’s north that also involved two of his classmates.
Moreton Bay’s richest school has raked in more than $185.4 million in five years with an average cost per student of $14,664, tightly held school statistics reveal. SEE ALL SCHOOL RANKINGS | TABLE
Queensland’s top five richest schools made more money in five years than the poorest 300, exposing a major wealth divide. The top school raked in an insane $310m. SEE HOW YOUR SCHOOL COMPARES
There is pressure on the government to scale back private school funding in next week’s state budget, with advocates saying public money should be for public schools only. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Anger is building over the shock departure of a respected principal, with the school community caught by surprise on the eve of school holidays.
The Education Minister has intervened after devastated state school students were banned by her department from representing their school at the annual Queensland equestrian championships.
Two teachers at an exclusive Queensland private school have been stood down after they were allegedly caught by students in the midst of a shock act in a classroom.
Queensland’s high flyers in the world of politics, business and sport have opened up about their school days – and some of the memories are awkward.
A top Sunshine Coast private school has revealed latest plans for its three-stage junior precinct development with architecturally-designed classrooms and new play areas.
Exclusive analysis of the latest NAPLAN and ATAR results against private school fees has revealed where parents are getting bang for their buck. CHECK OUT THE LIST
Police are investigating after a female student was allegedly sexually assaulted, dragged up a flight of stairs and sent inappropriate text messages.
Students at an elite Queensland Grammar school have been targeted in a sexting scandal, with video emerging of sexually explicit messages. WATCH THE VIDEO
Queensland’s top 150 primary schools have been ranked revealing a number of surprise results. SEARCH THE INTERACTIVE
A major Brisbane private school has unveiled more details of a mega 10-year masterplan to revamp the school’s 75-year-old campus. SEE THE PLANS
One of South East Queensland’s longest-serving and most respected GPS leaders, who held senior roles at four top private schools, has passed away overnight.
There have been a number of surprising omissions from Queensland’s top 150 schools, while many others have plummeted down the ranks. SEE THE TOP 150
Queensland’s top 150 high schools have been revealed, with dozens of public schools ranked alongside the state’s private powerhouses. SEARCH THE INTERACTIVE
A second elite Brisbane school has been hit with claims it discriminated against students with learning and behavioural problems.
A former student and now specialist tutor who aced his Year 12 maths exam has provided a masterclass on how students can achieve the perfect score.
An elite Brisbane private boys’ school has released final plans for a controversial expansion due to take place over the next 15 years. SEE THE PLANS
An independent Queensland school is suing a firm of architects for negligence claiming they designed a netball court which is too small.
Demand has never been higher at independent schools on the Gold Coast. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking of enrolling your child.
A Queensland school ‘again reaching capacity’ is proposing a tetris-like expansion to add another 450 students to the enrolment list. Take a peek at the proposed new buildings.
A well-known Central Queensland boarding school is set to break with a tradition that dates back to the foundation of the college more than 80 years ago.
Competition is so fierce at South East Queensland’s most exclusive private schools that some recommend parents enrol their child at birth to ensure a place.
A sixth top Brisbane private secondary school in less than a year has announced plans to add Years 5 and 6. Here’s what is driving the trend.
The trial of a former Brisbane Grammar School teacher charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a colleague has collapsed at the eleventh hour.
Parents have been warned of an ‘inevitable’ school fee hike with one major Catholic school already confirming a possible 10 per cent rise year on year for the next two years.
One of Brisbane’s best Catholic secondary schools will add two extra year levels from 2024. HERE’S WHAT WILL CHANGE
Students were forced to hide under their desks during a “disturbance” at a Queensland private school on Wednesday and now police have released a statement. Here’s the latest:
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A mother says her son was almost involved in a “potentially fatal” incident at a South East Queensland school accused of “failing in duty of care”.
Popular public schools are spending around $15,000 on each student, while the Gold Coast’s top private schools are spending upwards of $30,000. Find out how your school fares.
A teacher at Logan’s John Paul College has been stood down after he had his teaching license suspended in WA for serious misconduct against a student who later became a Victoria’s Secret model.
All principals wield power within their schools but some have even broader influence on the sector. From elite independent to large public schools, here are the big players.
One of Brisbane’s top private colleges is advertising for a new leader of its Junior School, hot on the heels of its deputy announcing his resignation. But insiders say the school is back on track after a rocky year in 2021.
Hundreds of Queensland Catholic schools have been told to install controversial unisex toilets to support students in gender transitions. VOTE IN THE POLL
Sweeping new laws would better protect students and staff from discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexuality, plus stop people being turned away from jobs due to irrelevant criminal convictions. VOTE IN OUR POLL
As the number of Queensland parents choosing to enrol their children in private schools instead of public schools reaches an “all-time high”, we take a look at some of the cheapest high school options in the state. SEE THE LIST.
A Brisbane state high school has trounced Queensland’s elite private schools to take out the top gong in a much coveted local competition.
A Brisbane private school has ramped up its security, adding hi-tech surveillance to its toilets and changerooms to stop a scourge escalating among teens.
The best private, regional and special schools are all from the Sunshine State, according to a recent haul at the recent Australian Education Awards. FULL LIST OF WINNERS
A Christian school north of Brisbane has received a court verdict after a two-year battle to force a primary school boy to cut his hair before a planned, traditional ceremony. READ THE RULING
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