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End of an era as Sister Kathleen retires after 50 years

The last Josephite sister serving in Catholic education in Queensland, Sister Kathleen Mooney, has retired, marking the close… Read More

Mission in Practice research report released

The Queensland Catholic Education Commission (QCEC) and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) La Salle Academy have completed Stage… Read More

Queensland Catholic Schools

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313 Schools

In 2025 313 Catholic schools in Queensland educate 1 in 5 students across the state

29 Kindergartens

In 2025 29 Catholic kindergartens are operating across Queensland, delivering a fully accredited program to almost 1,000 children

16 Boarding Schools

There are 16 Catholic Boarding Schools in QLD, with more than 2000 students enrolled

21k Students with disability

In 2024 more than 33,200 students with disability were educated in Catholic schools

6k Indigenous Students

In 2024 9,500 Indigenous students were enrolled in Catholic schools

6k Received VET qualifications

More than 6,000 students received VET qualifications in Catholic schools in 2022

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QCEC acknowledges the traditional Custodians of Country throughout Queensland. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.