Student population of non-state schools
In February 2026, 329,415.92 domestic full-time equivalent students were enrolled in 550 Queensland non-state schools (154,189.27 primary and 175,226.65 secondary). This includes 5,009 students receiving distance education from the 17 non-state schools accredited for distance education.
Non-state schools enrolments have increased by 2.34% (7,530.43 students) since February 2025.
Of the total number of domestic full-time and part-time students, there were:
- 15,563 (4.7%) Students with English as a second language students
- 18,540.6 (5.6%) Indigenous students
- 3,444 (1.0%) students from isolated area (remote)
- 2,799.4 (0.8%) students from isolated area (very remote)
- 5,433.12 (1.6%) boarding students.
Not included in the above population are 1,857 overseas students and 238 'Students on Visitor Visas, Bridging Visas with study limitations, or No Visa', who are responsible for the cost of their own education.
The 331,272.92 combined domestic and overseas students represent approximately 37% of the total Queensland school student population.
Last updated 9 July, 2026