# Queanbeyan East Public School

Queanbeyan East Public School is a NSW government primary school in Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 280 (2025)
- **Address**: Yass St, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
- **Phone**: (02) 6297 2619
- **Website**: https://queanbeyae-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: queanbeyae-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 50406
- **Established**: 1967-01-01

## About

Queanbeyan East Public School is located near the border of NSW and the ACT, in a semi-rural setting that features shaded bush areas, large grassy playing fields, and views of the mountains. The school prides itself on providing robust academic and welfare programs within a supportive community environment. Its culture is characterised by a strong sense of pride and a commitment to teamwork and open communication. Queanbeyan East Public School enjoys strong community backing and boasts a dedicated and talented staff team, with the quality of teaching being highly valued within the community.

Emphasising literacy and numeracy, the school implements effective educational programs such as L3 (Language, Learning, Literacy) for Kindergarten and Stage 1 students, and Focus On Reading for Stages 2 and 3. Students in all grades from K-6 learn Japanese, while the school also provides numerous opportunities in performing arts, technology, and sports. The infrastructure includes a well-resourced library and a computer room equipped for whole-class instruction.

The school's commitment to a warm, friendly environment fosters mutual respect and inclusivity, ensuring that all students, staff, and parents feel valued. Queanbeyan East Public School sets high expectations for student performance, with exemplary results in national and international tests.

Additionally, the school focuses on student wellness through the 'Live Life Well at School' program, promoting healthy lifestyles through initiatives like the Crunch and Sip program. As a mid-sized school that caters to a diverse range of students from urban and rural backgrounds, Queanbeyan East Public School is a community-focused institution striving to meet the needs of local families.

## Mission

We help every student to learn, grow and succeed.

Queanbeyan East Public School embeds, celebrates and supports a culturally inclusive environment to support the individual needs of students. Our school harnesses the connections with the wider educational community to build excellence in education, striving to develop student's ability to be active future citizens.

Motto: "To Do Our Best"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 280 |
| 2024 | 263 |
| 2023 | 286 |
| 2022 | 289 |
| 2021 | 287 |
| 2020 | 263 |
| 2019 | 260 |
| 2018 | 232 |
| 2017 | 198 |
| 2016 | 192 |
| 2015 | 181 |
| 2014 | 158 |
| 2013 | 161 |
| 2012 | 187 |
| 2011 | 166 |
| 2010 | 171 |
| 2009 | 157 |
| 2008 | 149 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/50406-queanbeyan-east-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.