The Department of Education is preparing Queenslanders with the knowledge, skills & confidence to participate successfully in the economy & broader community.

The Department is committed to ensuring that students have access to high-quality education services that meet their specific learning needs. At times, some students may require additional support to help them to achieve their educational goals. An overview of the services available to students with additional support needs is located on the website.

Schools within the Townsville local government area:

Aitkenvale SS, Annandale SS, Belgian Gardens SS, Bohlevale SS, Bluewater SS, Cleveland Education & Training Centre, Cranbrook SS, Currajong SS, Garbutt SS, Heatley Secondary College, Heatley SS, Hermit Park SS, Kelso SS, Kirwan State High School, Kirwan SS, Magnetic Island SS, Mundingburra SS, Mutarnee SS, Northern Beaches State High School, North Shore SS, Oonoonba SS, Paluma Environmental Education Centre, Pimlico State High School, Railway Estate SS, Rasmussen SS, Rollingstone SS, The Willows SS, Thuringowa State High School, Townsville Central SS, Townsville Community Learning Centre (a State special school), Townsville South SS, Townsville State High School, Townsville West SS, Vincent SS, Weir SS, William Ross State High School, Woodstock SS, Wulguru SS.