Education in Gladstone, Queensland, plays a central role in shaping the region’s vibrant and skilled community. The city offers a balanced mix of primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions, serving both local families and students from surrounding areas across Central Queensland.

Gladstone’s network of state primary schools forms the foundation of its educational landscape:

• Gladstone Central State School, located at 74 Auckland Street, is one of the city’s oldest educational institutions. In 2017, it supported 342 students, led by 24 teachers and 16 support staff, offering a community-oriented environment in the city’s historic heart.

• Gladstone West State School at Boles Street, West Gladstone, is among the largest primary schools, with 647 students, 46 teachers, and 31 non-teaching staff, emphasizing academic achievement and extracurricular engagement.

• Gladstone South State School, situated at 153 Toolooa Street, provides education for around 330 students, focusing on inclusive and supportive learning practices.

• Clinton State School, at Harvey Street, is one of the city’s most dynamic educational hubs, boasting an enrolment of 912 students — the largest among Gladstone’s primaries — supported by 64 teachers and 46 staff.

• Kin Kora State School, located at 43 Hibiscus Avenue, caters to 801 students with 57 teachers, offering a welcoming and diverse learning atmosphere.

In addition to mainstream education, Rosella Park School at 20 Park Street, West Gladstone, provides specialized education for students aged 5 to 18 with moderate to severe intellectual impairments. With 75 students, 20 teachers, and 30 staff, this institution draws students from across the wider Gladstone Region, serving as a cornerstone of inclusive education.

Gladstone’s two major secondary schools prepare students for future careers and higher education:

• Gladstone State High School, located at 30 Dawson Road, is one of Queensland’s largest regional high schools, enrolling 1,509 students with 123 teachers and 61 staff. The school is known for its academic excellence and broad extracurricular programs.

• Toolooa State High School, at 2 Phillip Street, has a thriving community of over 1,000 students and a strong reputation for balancing academic rigor with vocational and technical pathways.

The city also offers private education options through St John’s School and Trinity College, both of which provide K–12 education in faith-based, values-driven environments. Trinity College has expanded its facilities by repurposing the former CQIT (TAFE) Gladstone Campus, now serving as a modern secondary campus to support its growing student body.

At the tertiary level, Central Queensland University (CQU) operates a Gladstone campus, providing local access to higher education in fields such as engineering, business, and environmental science — essential disciplines for the region’s industrial and marine industries.

Together, these institutions form a comprehensive education ecosystem, ensuring that every child — from early learning to university — can access quality education within the Gladstone community.

With strong government support, modern infrastructure, and a focus on inclusive learning, Gladstone continues to nurture the next generation of innovators, professionals, and community leaders who will shape the city’s future.