Quilpie State College

Established in 1918, Quilpie State College offers quality education to students from Prep to Year 10 in Quilpie, Queensland. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum encompassing English, Mathematics, Science, and Key Learning Areas such as the Arts, Health and Physical Education, Studies of Society and the Environment, Languages Other Than English (Japanese for Years 5-8), and Technology, including Industrial Design & Technology, Home Economics, and Information Communication Technology. Students participate in a variety of sports, advancing to district, regional, and state levels. The school emphasizes a responsive and future-oriented learning environment, preparing students for the demands of a changing world. Community engagement is highly valued, fostering student involvement despite the remote location. Facilities include general classrooms, a manual arts room, resource centre, science/art and home economics rooms, all fully air-conditioned. Interactive whiteboards and internet-connected computers are available in every classroom, with Years 5-10 students having access to their own laptops through a 1:1 Laptop Program. The school also offers a G.A.M.E. (Getting a Meaningful Education) Program for children aged 0-5 years every Wednesday morning. For Year 11 and 12 students wishing to remain in Quilpie, support is provided to complete distance education studies. The school motto, 'Work to Excel,' reflects its commitment to fostering excellence in all aspects of student learning.