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A full life cycle of learning
Redlands Coast supports learning at every stage of life - from early childhood through to senior schooling, vocational pathways and further education.
With a diverse mix of public, Catholic and independent providers located across the region, families can access quality education close to home.
Early learning centres and kindergartens
Early learning and childcare centres are located throughout most Redlands Coast suburbs, providing accessible care and education for young children close to where families live and work. Many centres also offer Queensland Government‑approved kindergarten programs, alongside a small number of stand‑alone kindergartens.
Find early learning and kindergarten providers near you
Find out if your family is eligible for the Federal Government Child Care Subsidy
Schools
Primary schools
Redlands Coast offers a wide range of primary schooling options in most suburbs for children from Prep to Year 6, with education providers supporting strong foundational learning close to home.
Queensland Government primary schools
Queensland Government provides free public education from Prep to Year 12. Most state schools are enrolment managed, meaning students attend a school within their residential catchment.
Families can use the Education Queensland school catchment map to:
- Check their local primary school eligibility
- View linked secondary school pathways
- Understand enrolment boundaries
Find your local state school by searching enrolment catchment boundaries
Catholic primary schools
Brisbane Catholic Education manages five Catholic primary schools across Redlands Coast, offering faith‑based education for students from Prep to Year 6:
Find out more about local Catholic primary schools
Secondary schools
For students aged Year 7 to Year 12, Redlands Coast offers a range of secondary education choices (on the mainland), including traditional academic pathways, alternative schooling models and vocationally‑connected learning environments.
Students can continue through government, Catholic or independent schooling, depending on learning style and future goals.
Queensland Government secondary schools
There are five Education Queensland secondary schools on Redlands Coast:
Find your local state school by searching enrolment catchment boundaries
Catholic secondary co-educational college
Brisbane Catholic Education manages Catholic secondary schooling on Redlands Coast, with Carmel College in Thornlands.
Independent and private secondary schools
Redlands Coast is home to a variety of independent and private schools, including non‑denominational, faith‑based and alternative education options. Some providers specialise in senior schooling (Years 10-12) or flexible learning pathways.
Schools include:
Search independent and private schools in Queensland
Alternative schooling
Alternative schooling supports young people through flexible learning models that prioritise engagement, wellbeing and pathways to employment or further study.
The BUSY School - Years 11-12
The BUSY School provides alternative education for Year 11 and 12 students, supporting young people who may have disengaged from traditional schooling. Students work towards their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) while gaining practical work‑readiness skills.
The Industry School - Years 10-12
The Industry School offers a deliberately different senior schooling model for students in Years 10-12, combining classroom learning with industry placements, apprenticeships and traineeships. The Redlands campus supports students to graduate job‑ready while completing their senior certificate.
Y Schools - Redlands Campus (Victoria Point)
Y Schools Queensland operates a campus in Victoria Point, providing flexible and supportive education pathways for students who benefit from alternative learning environments. Programs focus on wellbeing, engagement and real‑world readiness.
Learn more about Y Schools Queensland
Further education and training (TAFE)
TAFE Queensland operates a major campus at Alexandra Hills, offering hands‑on training and further education opportunities for school leavers, apprentices, career‑changers and adult learners.
Courses include:
- Aged care and nursing
- Child care and community services
- Automotive, construction and plumbing
- Business, fitness, tourism and events
- Electrotechnology and general education
The campus features specialised facilities for nursing, childcare and automotive training, alongside apprenticeship and traineeship options in selected industries.
View TAFE Queensland Alexandra Hills campus courses