Townsville Grammar School
North Ward • Annandale • North Shore
Welcome to Grammar
Townsville Grammar School is a co-educational, non-denominational school offering Pre-Prep to Year 12, day and boarding, across three campuses. The school has a long-standing reputation as the leading academic school in Northern Queensland, listed in the top 20 schools in Queensland for NAPLAN results over the past five years and with consistently leading Year 12 outcomes.
Learn More
Prep + Junior School
Our Prep Experience is designed to inspire imagination, creativity, investigation, and ultimately, a great love of learning. Use our Entry Year Calculator to find out when your child can start Prep.
Learn More
Year 7 at Grammar
Our Year 7 Program is a tailored curriculum and pastoral care approach that bridges the gap between upper primary and lower secondary, equipping students to become independent learners.
Learn More
Why is Grammar the leading academic school in North Qld?
The Grammar approach to teaching and learning begins in Prep and carries throughout the Junior and Senior Schools in an integrated and co-ordinated pedagogical program. The School’s consistently leading academic outcomes is due to a range of factors:
- The School has developed a bespoke Teaching & Learning Framework that is implemented through the School from Prep to Year 12.
- Teachers are passionate, professional, and experts in their fields. They are available to students in their breaks and through the tutorial program.
- Student behaviour in the classroom is paramount, meaning students receive maximum teaching and learning time in the classroom as behaviour management is minimal.
- The School has cultivated a strong culture of learning and feedback, where students feel at ease to learn and develop in a safe and respectful environment.
- The School has a well-developed culture of respect and manners.
Schools such as Townsville Grammar School, with academic programs that are both broad in a diverse array of curricular offerings and deep in the level of rigour in a particular discipline, have a distinct advantage and relevance in the 21st Century.
By placing our learners at the centre of our Teaching & Learning Framework, and then focusing on teaching practices, learner traits and pedagogy, we best place ourselves to remain faithful to the School’s Motto – Bonus Intra Melior Exi - Enter Good, Exit Better
How do I enrol my child at Grammar?
Enrolments are invited online by visiting the ENROL section of our website. Enrolling is a two-part process – enrolment application and confirmation of enrolment.
Parents are welcome to arrange a campus tour - please email our Admissions Co-ordinator [email protected]
Families are warmly invited to attend our Open Days and information events throughout the year.
When can my child start Prep?
In Queensland, children who turn five (5) years of age by 30 June can start Prep that year. Use our Entry Year Calculator to help you work out what year your child is eligible to start Prep.
What is the scholarship process at Grammar?
A range of scholarships and bursaries are available each year to students going into Years 5-12 in the following year.
- Academic Scholarships (ACER Examinations) two rounds
- IB Diploma Scholarships
- General Excellence & Leadership Bursaries
- Performing Arts Bursaries (Music, Dance, Theatre) two rounds
- Sport Bursaries
- Boarding Bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries provide partial remission of fees for eligible students. Some scholarships and bursaries require students to sit an exam or attend an audition.
Where do I find starting school information?
All school commencement information is available online - please visit:
How can families arrange a visit to the School?
Families considering enrolment at one of the leading high schools or primary schools in Townsville are warmly invited to visit our campus.
To arrange a personalised tour of your preferred campus, please contact our Admissions Co-ordinator - Email: [email protected]
A campus visit is a wonderful opportunity to experience Townsville Grammar School’s learning environment, facilities, and community firsthand.
How is student wellbeing supported at the School?
As one of the most established and respected Grammar schools in Queensland, Townsville Grammar School places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing across all year levels, from Junior School through to Senior School.
Our comprehensive pastoral care structure ensures students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally.
Junior School (Primary Years)
Supporting students within our primary school includes:
School Counsellor
Heads of Campus
Head of Junior School
Defence School Mentor
High School (Secondary Years)
Within our high school, wellbeing support includes:
School Psychologist
School Counsellor
Heads of House (Day School)
Heads of House (Boarding)
Head of Educational Support
Registered Nurses & Health Centre
Head of Student Wellbeing & Development
Defence School Mentors
To learn more about our pastoral care programs, families can visit the Pastoral Care section of the Townsville Grammar School website.
Is there a Co-Curricular Program?
Yes. As a leading Grammar school offering both primary and secondary education, Townsville Grammar School provides an extensive co-curricular program across all year levels — making it one of the most well-rounded and independent schools in Townsville.
Junior School
Students in our Junior School enjoy a broad range of activities, including:
Sport, Club Sport, Interschool Sport, Block Sport, @Grammar Sport, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Drama, Junior School Production, Activities & Clubs, Art, Cadets, Chess, Cooking, First Lego, Optiminds, Readers Cup, Service, STEM programs, Leadership & Development and Melior Exi Program (Year 6)
High School
High School students can participate in a diverse range of opportunities including:
Sport, Club Sport, Interschool Sport, Block Sport, @Grammar Sport, Performing Arts, Dance, Music, Theatre, Middle School & Senior School Productions, Activities & Clubs, Art, Chess, Coding, Cooking, Debating, E-Sports, Engineering & Robotics, First Lego, Fishing, Public Speaking, Readers’ Cup, Service Programs, Outdoor & Leadership Programs, Duke of Edinburgh Award Program
This strong co-curricular offering complements the academic program and supports the holistic development of every student within our Grammar school community for both primary school and high school education.
