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Schools on the Gold Coast 2026, Public, Private and Catholic Schools Guide
Gold Coast schools guide 2026: public, private and Catholic schools on the Gold Coast, school catchments, NAPLAN results, enrollment processes and how to find schools across the Gold Coast.
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Schools on the Gold Coast 2026, Overview
The Gold Coast has a growing and diverse school sector reflecting its rapidly expanding population. Queensland Government schools, a large Catholic sector and a strong independent school presence serve the coastal and hinterland communities. Here's a guide to Gold Coast schools in 2026. qed.qld.gov.au
Queensland Government Schools
Gold Coast government schools use catchment zones, check your catchment at schoolcatchments.qld.edu.au. The Gold Coast has several government schools with specialist programs including STEM academies, language programs and specialist performing arts. schoolcatchments.qld.edu.au
High-Performing Government Schools
Gold Coast's strong government high schools include Robina State High School, Miami State High School and Palm Beach-Currumbin State High School, all consistently achieving strong NAPLAN and Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) results. Griffith University's strong Gold Coast campus also provides Year 11-12 students with access to university subjects. education.qld.gov.au
Private Schools
Gold Coast's private sector includes The Southport School (TSS, Anglican boys), St Hilda's School (Anglican girls), Hillcrest Christian College, Somerset College and Emmanuel College. Many interstate families relocating to the Gold Coast seek enrolments at these schools, waiting lists are common. aisq.qld.edu.au
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