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The school is one of three state high schools for highly capable students in Queensland; the others are the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries and Queensland Academy for Health Sciences. In 2024, Better Education ranked Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics & Technology 3rd in the state of Queensland based on ATAR 90+ results. [3]
The department is composed of two separate portfolios, Education Queensland and Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC). [6] The department also encompasses the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority , a separate statutory authority responsible for creating syllabuses, curriculums, and assessment.
The QCAA Board is a seven-member caucus of education leaders, and is the governing body for the authority. [2] The board's seven positions are filled by three education sector leaders (each from the state, Catholic, and independent sectors) and four members appointed by the minister for education. [3]
Queensland has an extensive state education system, which are free to attend and open to all residents, funded by the Queensland Government Department of Education. . Although the basic education of the students is free, fees may be levied for extra goods and services such as text books, school photos and m
The 2024 Queensland local elections are held which sees Adrian Schrinner re-elected as the Lord Mayor of Brisbane. [87] [88] The 2024 Inala state by-election is held which sees Labor retain the seat. Despite a significant swing against the government being recorded, Labor's candidate Margie Nightingale defeats LNP candidate Trang Yen. [89]
The Queensland school system is based around Queensland state schools, independent schools and catholic schools. [1] Schooling in Queensland begins with a preparatory year (Prep) followed by 12 years of study. Primary schools teach Prep through to Year 6, while high school or secondary school is from Year 7 to 12.
The Queensland Academies – Health Sciences Campus (QAHS) is a Queensland State Government selective entry high school located on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. QAHS offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program to students in years 11 and 12, and is also open to year 10 students, who study a preparation program for the IBDP ...
All Queensland courses of study are awarded credits, which can contribute towards a QCE. These courses are divided into: [3] Core courses; Preparatory courses; Enrichment courses; Advanced courses; Core courses are the most common form of education undertaken in Years 10, 11 and 12 and include both Authority and Authority-registered subjects.