Student population of non-state schools
In February 2024, 314,007.91 domestic full-time equivalent students were enrolled in 546 Queensland non-state schools (148,438.40 primary and 165,569.51 secondary). This includes 3,974 students receiving distance education from the 15 non-state schools accredited for distance education.
Non-state schools enrolments have increased by 3,01% (9,189 students) since February 2023.
Of the total number of domestic full-time and part-time students, there were:
- 13,955.8 (4.4%) English as a second language students
- 16,272.3 (5.2%) Indigenous students
- 3,518.2 (1.1%) students from isolated area (remote)
- 2,594.0 (0.8%) students from isolated area (very remote)
- 5,546.2 (1.8%) boarding students.
Not included in the above population are 1,506 overseas students and 229 'Students on Visitor Visas, Bridging Visas with study limitations, or No Visa', who are responsible for the cost of their own education.
The 315,742.91 combined domestic and overseas students represent approximately 35.6% of the total Queensland school student population.
Last updated 25 June, 2024