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Schools in Townsville 2026, Complete Guide

Townsville schools 2026 guide: find public, private and Catholic schools, check catchments, NAPLAN results and enrolment info for North Queensland families.

By Townsville Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Schools in Townsville 2026, Overview

Townsville is North Queensland's education centre, with a strong Queensland Government school sector, Catholic schools (Diocese of Townsville) and independent schools serving the city's large defence, healthcare and education workforce families. Here's a guide to Townsville schools in 2026. qed.qld.gov.au

Queensland Government Schools

Townsville government schools use catchment areas, check schoolcatchments.qld.edu.au. The large defence community (Lavarack Barracks) means many Townsville families are from interstate, government schools are experienced in welcoming new enrolments from families with short notice. schoolcatchments.qld.edu.au

High-Performing Schools

Townsville State High School and Pimlico State High School are among Townsville's strongest government secondary schools. James Cook University's College of Advanced Education provides pathways for high-achieving regional students. jcu.edu.au

Independent and Catholic Schools

Townsville Grammar School (independent, co-ed), Ignatius Park College (Catholic boys, Thuringowa), Emmanuel College (Catholic co-ed, Kirwan), and Cathedral School are among Townsville's private school options. Townsville Grammar consistently performs strongly in North Queensland. townsvillegrammar.qld.edu.au

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