Rural and remote education
The department is committed to ensuring that all student, no matter where they live, have access to a range of high-quality early learning, education and training programs.
Financial assistance and extra services are offered so those students aren’t disadvantaged by their geographic location.
Schools of distance education
Schools of distance education deliver programs to students who can’t attend a state school.
Home-based learners who choose not to attend a local school may attend a school of distance education (for an annual fee).
- Brisbane School of Distance Education
Phone: (07) 3727 2444 - Cairns School of Distance Education
Phone: (07) 4080 9111 - Capricornia (Emerald Campus) School of Distance Education
Phone: (07) 4987 9100 - Charleville School of Distance Education
Phone: (07) 4656 8999 - Charters Towers School of Distance Education
Phone: (07) 4754 6888 - Longreach School of Distance Education
Phone: (07) 4658 4222 - Mount Isa School of the Air
Phone: (07) 4744 8333
Find out about the eligibility criteria and fees for schools of distance education.
Boarding schools
These state schools have residential facilities. Contact the school for more information.
- Spinifex State College (Mount Isa)
- Western Cape College (Weipa)
- Dalby State High School (Dalby)
Search for independent boarding schools
Financial support
Check the available financial support for rural and remote students.
Parent support
Isolated Children's Parents' Association—a voluntary national parent body dedicated to ensuring that geographically isolated students have equal access to education.