How do I find school catchment areas?
Catchment areas are based on your child’s permanent address. They’re also subject to change, so the best thing to do is look up the schools in your area and contact them directly.
What is the best primary school in Brisbane?
The Best Primary Schools in Brisbane
- Clayfield College, Clayfield, Private.
- Somerville House, South Brisbane, Private.
- The Lakes College, North Lakes, Private.
- Rainworth State School, Rainworth, Public.
- MacGregor State School, MacGregor, Public.
- Ashgrove State School, Ashgrove, Public.
What suburb is Brisbane State High School?
South Brisbane
Brisbane State High School is a high demand school with an outstanding academic, sporting and cultural heritage located in the inner city area of South Brisbane. The school has experienced exceptional, unabated and unprecedented growth in its school population over the past five years.
How far is the catchment area for schools?
The catchment area is the distance of your home to school, It’s normally 1 to 2 miles from your postcode. Distance could be defined by walking route or straight line and varies from council to council. Normally a child cannot attend a school that is outside their catchment unless there are special circumstances.
How do I know if my school is oversubscribed?
Schools’ oversubscription criteria can be found on the schools directory, or within the ‘Applying for a Primary School Place’ booklet which you can download on the right. The booklet will also tell you which schools were oversubscribed last year.
What is the most prestigious school in Brisbane?
According to Better Education, here are the top 10 ranked high schools in Brisbane which you might like to consider for your child:
- Ormiston College.
- St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace)
- St Peters Lutheran College (Indooroopilly)
- Anglican Church Grammar School.
- Cannon Hill Anglican College.
- Brisbane Boys College.
What is the best primary school in Qld?
Cannot find a school on this best schools list? Find it on Ratings or Compare Schools Page.
| Order | School | State Overall Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School | 100 |
| 2 | Rainworth State School | 100 |
| 3 | Brisbane Grammar School | 100 |
| 4 | St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School | 100 |
What is the best school in Brisbane?
Cannot find a school on this best schools list? Find it on Ratings or Compare Schools Page.
| Order | School | ICSEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Grammar School | 1208 |
| 2 | Brisbane Girls Grammar School | 1205 |
| 3 | St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School | 1182 |
| 4 | Brisbane State High School | 1151 |
How big is Brisbane State High?
One of the school’s buildings, H Block, was the former Brisbane South Girls and Infants School built in 1864 and is now listed on the Queensland Heritage Register….
| Brisbane State High School | |
|---|---|
| Enrolment | 3,361 (7–12) (2020) |
| Campus | Urban (South Brisbane) |
| Colour(s) | Cerise and navy blue |
| Website | www.statehigh.com.au |
Do you have to move school if you move house?
There’s usually a cut-off date by which you must have moved into your new property for that address to be used for your school application, and you’re usually obliged to still be living at that address when your child starts school.
Do catchment areas change?
School catchment areas can change each year depending on whether they get more, or less, applications than places available. And this usually comes down to things like: The number of siblings of existing pupils who apply. New schools opening in the area.
Is there a catchment area for Brisbane State High School?
Brisbane state primary and Brisbane state high school catchment areas are in place so each child is guaranteed a place at a local state school. State primary schools and state high schools will each have their own individual catchment areas that may overlap.
Where are the top 10 catchment zones in Brisbane?
Cannon Hill State School catchment also earned a spot in the city’s top 10 zones for price rises, with houses jumping by 25.8 per cent to $755,000 over the past year. The Cannon Hill State School catchment has seen substantial house price growth over the past year. Photo: Place Estate Agents Kangaroo Point
Do you have to move to catchment area in Brisbane?
You may own your property or you may rent in that Brisbane state school catchment zone. When new schools open, catchments are adjusted to form a new equidistant boundary with the old school. If your child is already enrolled at a school before the boundary changes you do not have to switch schools unless you choose to.
What does it mean to be in a catchment zone?
A school catchment zone is the geographical area where a state school’s main intake of students must live. This system ensures that every student from Prep to Year 12 is guaranteed a place at their local state school. Below is a snapshot of some of the school catchment zones in Brisbane.