The non-State schooling sector is an important part of the State’s education system, representing diverse educational philosophies, and religious and other organisational affiliations.
The Non-State Schools Accreditation Board works predominantly with governing bodies of non-State schools on aspects of accreditation and funding eligibility.
The Board is aware that schools and communities in Northern Queensland are being impacted by the severe weather conditions with the focus for schools at this time being on safeguarding the health, safety and wellbeing of students, staff and school communities.
The Board and its Secretariat will support and work with impacted governing bodies and schools unable to provide information and submissions for accreditation matters at this time. Please contact the following officers should you require further assistance or information:
In relation to the submission of school Census survey data due Friday 7 March 2025, the Census instructions provide advice about whether to include enrolled students who have attended for less than the prescribed number of days for reasons beyond their control, such as Natural disasters – cyclone, bushfire, flood. Appendix 2 provides further guidelines and examples.
The Board and its Secretariat will support and work with impacted governing bodies and schools unable to submit Census survey data by the due date. Please contact the following officers should you require further assistance or information:
Please check here for up to date information about Emergency school closures due to extreme weather conditions.
The Instructions for completing the School Survey Data for Non-State Schools - Queensland (Census) for 2025 are now available. On Monday 3 February 2025, letters were sent to governing bodies and school principals in relation to Census:
Census Day is Friday 28 February 2025. The online forms will be available from that date.
All Census forms are to be completed and submitted online by Friday 7 March 2025.
Last updated 5 February, 2025