Enrolling in Distance Education in Qld
If you are considering distance education for your child, it is important to do your research and find a school that is a good fit for your child's individual needs
State Distance Ed School options available in Queensland
Brisbane School of Distance Education
https://brisbanesde.eq.edu.au/
(Prep to Year 12)
Coorparoo
Phone: (07) 3727 2444
Cairns School of Distance Education
https://cairnssde.eq.edu.au/enrolments/home-based
(Prep to Year 12)
Cairns
Phone: (07) 4080 9111
Capricornia School of Distance Education
https://capricorniasde.eq.edu.au/
(Prep to Year 12)
Rockhampton Campus
Phone: (07) 4931 4800Â
Emerald Campus
Phone: (07) 4987 9100
Charleville School of Distance Education
https://charlevillesde.eq.edu.au/Â
(Prep to Year 10)Â
Phone: (07) 4656 8999
Charters Towers School of Distance Education
https://charterstowerssde.eq.edu.au/
(Prep to Year 12)Â
Phone: (07) 4754 6888
Longreach School of Distance Education
https://longreachsde.eq.edu.au/Â
(Prep to Year 10)Â
Phone: (07) 4658 4222
Mount Isa School of the Air
https://mtisasde.eq.edu.au/
(Prep to Year 10)Â
Phone: (07) 4744 8333
Non-State Distance Ed School options available in Queensland
Choosing between home education and distance education depends on your child's needs, your family's lifestyle, and your educational priorities.
Angelorum College
https://www.angelorum.qld.edu.au/distance-education
(Prep to Year 10)
Fortitude Valley 4006Â
Phone: (07) 3257 2830​ – 1800 749 247
Australian Christian College
https://www.acc.edu.au/distance-education/
(Prep to Year 12)
Caboolture 4510Â
Phone: (07) 5294 7100
Autism Queensland School
https://autismqld.com.au/distance-education/
(Year 3 to Year 6)
Sunnybank Hills 4109
Phone: (07) 3273 0000
Arcadia College
https://arcadia.qld.edu.au/distance-education/
(Year 8 to Year 12)
Robina 4226Â
Phone: (07) 5655 1800
BlendEd Queensland
https://blendednational.edu.au/queensland/
(Year 7 to Year 9 in 2026)(Year 10 added 2027)
Boondall 4034Â Â
Phone: (07) 3522 2944
*School is funded by Queensland Government, access is for those with mental health and complex needs.
The Busy School
https://busyschools.qld.edu.au/study-online/
(Year 11 in 2026, Year 12 added 2027)
OnlineÂ
Phone: 1300 176 472
Faith Christian School of Distance Education
https://www.faith.qld.edu.au/
(Prep to Year 12)
Kingston 4114Â
Phone: (07) 3059 1881
Groves Christian College
https://groves.christian.college/de/
(Prep to Year 12)
Kingston 4114
Phone: (07) 3380 5800
Hillcrest Christian College VLC
https://hillcrestvlc.school/
(Prep to Year 12)
Reedy Creek 4227
Phone: (07) 5593 4226
Ipswich Grammar School
www.ipswichgrammar.com
(Prep to Year 6 – Male only)
Ipswich
Phone:Â (07) 3813 9600
Jubilee Christian College
https://www.jubileecc.qld.edu.au/distance-education
(Prep to Year 12)
Atherton 4883
Phone: (07) 4091 4677
Kingsley College
https://kingsley.qld.edu.au/distance-campus/Â
(Prep to Year 12)
Rockhampton 4701
Phone: (07) 4921 0580
Pinnacle Academic College
https://www.pinnacleacademiccollege.com.au
(Prep to Year 6)
Kallangur 4503Â
Phone: (07) 2103 2357
Riverside Christian College
http://www.distanceeducation.schoolÂ
(Prep to Year 12)
Maryborough 4650
Phone: (07) 4123 5599
Silkwood School
https://www.silkwood.qld.edu.au/enrol/distance-educationÂ
(Year 4 to Year 12)
Mt Nathan 4211
Phone: (07) 5655 0300
St Philomena School
https://stphilomena.qld.edu.au/
(Year 7 to Year 8 ONLY in 2026)
Park Ridge 4125
Phone: (07) 3802 0088
Finding Your Community
Most home educating families connect via social media, particularly Facebook and Instagram. You can find the Queensland Free2Homeschool’s social media community using the icons at the bottom of this page, or join our Facebook group HERE, where you can connect with others with lived experience.
Join our Facebook group for events available to the Home Education community across Queensland.Â
Email us here at Free2Homeschool or use our contact form to access individual and personalised support specific to your situation, having your questions answered.
**The information on this page is for educational purposes to be used as a guide only. It is your responsibility to ensure the information you use is appropriate to your personal circumstances before proceeding. We take no responsibility for misleading or false information you provide in your communications based on the loose guide we have offered on this page.
More about Distance Education in Queensland...
Distance education in Queensland has a long history dating back to 1901! You can explore a brief outline of this history on the Qld Gov’s Education website.
You can also explore some basic resources set up for at home learning in preparation for distance education learning HERE.Â
Hinchinbrook Christian School
https://hinchinbrookcs.org.au/
(Prep to Year 10)
Ingham 4850
Phone: (07) 4776 3111
