Independent Public Schools

The Queensland Government is committed to giving state schools greater autonomy in decision making, cutting red tape and removing layers of management to improve outcomes for students.

Over the next four years, 120 Independent Public Schools will be rolled out across the state, with the first Independent Public Schools to commence in 2013.

Following an Expression of Interest process, 26 schools were selected to become Independent Public Schools in 2013. They are:

Aldridge SHS
Ashgrove SS
Aspley SHS
Banksia Beach SS
Belmont SS
Brightwater SS
Brisbane SHS
Calamvale Community College
Cleveland District SHS
Darling Point Special School
Kenmore SHS
Kirwan SHS
Mango Hill SS
McDowall SS
Miles SS
Mountain Creek SHS
Murrumba State Secondary College
Nambour SHS
Narangba Valley SHS
Noosa District SHS
Palm Beach Currumbin SHS
Peregian Springs SS
Smithfield SHS
Southport SHS
Tagai State College
Tallebudgera Outdoor Education School

What does it mean to be an Independent Public School?

Queensland state schools already have a good deal of autonomy.

Independent Public Schools will have even more opportunities to cater to the needs and expectations of their local community by working closely with their school council.

Independent Public Schools will benefit from:

enhanced local governance
opportunities for innovation
locally tailored workforce
increased financial flexibility.

How will Queensland Independent Public Schools be supported?

Queensland Independent Public Schools will continue to remain part of the state's strong public schooling system.

They will have access to the same support as other Queensland state schools and maintain the same core values.

The Government will provide a one-off $50 000 grant to assist schools transition to becoming an Independent Public School and the establishment of their school council.

Ongoing funding will also be available each year to cover administration costs.

What will it mean for students?

Independent Public Schools will have greater freedom to shape their own strategic direction and make decisions which will directly benefit their students.

They will have the ability to work directly with local businesses, industry and community organisations.

This new way of working could lead to unique and innovative partnerships and sponsorships, providing extra support for students, schools and the local community.

Schools also have greater flexibility to tailor the curriculum to directly suit the needs of their students.

This tailor-made approach will mean students may benefit from opportunities such as International Baccalaureate, extracurricular and gateway programs or access to centres of excellence.

Further information

For more information about the Independent Public Schools initiative please read the following documents:

Independent Public Schools Prospectus 920k
Independent Public Schools Prospectus 93k
Independent Public Schools at a glance 204k
Independent Public Schools at a glance 33k

Independent Public Schools - Questions and answers 277k
Independent Public Schools - Questions and answers 31k

Independent Public Schools - Queensland school councils Fact Sheet 287k
Independent Public Schools - Queensland school councils Fact Sheet 33k

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