Education
Lifelong learning opportunities for all
Queanbeyan Palerang
Education
Nestled in the heart of the Canberra Region, Queanbeyan-Palerang offers exceptional opportunities for education for all ages. With a range of schools, colleges and tertiary institutions, the region is a hub of learning and growth. Whether you’re seeking high-quality primary education, a supportive high school environment or access to world-class universities, this region has it all.
PRESCHOOLS
PRESCHOOLS
Starting outFamilies in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region have access to numerous public and community pre-schools including four preschools in Queanbeyan, one each in Bungendore, Braidwood, and Captain's Flat. There are two new school adjacent preschools currently under construction in Queanbeyan, and one set to be unveiled as part of the new Googong Primary school in 2028.
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Building strong foundationsQueanbeyan-Palerang offers families a choice of 10 primary schools across the region with options in both the public and independent sectors. Our local schools take pride in their role in shaping students into responsible global citizens and equip them for their onward journey into secondary education.
HIGH SCHOOLS
HIGH SCHOOLS
Shaping young adultsResidents of Queanbeyan-Palerang have six local public and independent high schools which are well-regarded in all areas including academic performance, the arts, technology and sports.
The NSW Government recently built two new state of the art high schools; one at Bungendore and one at South Jerrabomberra, with the Jerrabomberra High School set to double its capacity, and a new public high school currently undergoing construction in Googong.
TECHNICAL COLLEGES
TECHNICAL COLLEGES
Preparing for workQueanbeyan is home to a modern TAFE campus with courses in disciplines including nursing, business, plumbing and bricklaying.
Students in Queanbeyan-Palerang also have access to the Canberra Institute of Technology which offers a comprehensive range of courses across all areas of technical education. CIT campuses are located in the suburbs of Fyshwick, Woden, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong, and Bruce.
Universities
Universities
Shaping the futureQueanbeyan-Palerang residents are within a 20-minute drive of four major university campuses, offering outstanding access to higher education without leaving the region.
Australian National University (ANU) is ranked #30 in the world (QS World Rankings 2025) and is a flagship member of Australia’s Group of Eight, globally renowned for research excellence and leadership in fields like Politics, Law and Public Policy.
University of Canberra (UC) has rapidly risen into the Top 400 universities globally (QS 2025) and is recognised for career-focused, hands-on learning across health, education, IT and engineering.
UNSW Canberra at ADFA—also part of the Group of Eight—ranks among the Top 50 universities globally as part of UNSW, specialising in engineering, leadership and defence education.
Australian Catholic University (ACU Canberra) delivers high-quality programs in nursing, allied health and teaching, supported by strong industry placements.
Charles Sturt University, with campuses in nearby Goulburn and Canberra, is consistently rated among Australia’s best for graduate employment, particularly in public safety, policing and emergency services.