The Arana Hills Education Snapshot
Arana Hills is a leafy, family friendly pocket of Brisbane’s north west, and families here have a solid range of education options within easy reach. The suburb itself does not have a state primary or high school inside its own boundaries, but several well regarded government schools sit just next door in Keperra, Ferny Hills and Mitchelton, and an independent primary school operates right within Arana Hills. There is also a respected Catholic secondary college close by, along with a TAFE Queensland campus for anyone looking to continue their studies once school finishes.
This guide walks through the state, private and further education choices that families moving to Arana Hills can expect to have access to.
Arana Hills Primary School Catchment (Prep to Year 6)
Arana Hills does not have a state primary school within its own boundaries, so local families are generally zoned to one of three government primary schools in the surrounding suburbs.
Grovely State School
Location: Dawson Parade in neighbouring Keperra
Grovely State School sits to the south east of Arana Hills in the suburb of Keperra and is one of the state primary schools commonly serving local families.
Ferny Hills State School
Location: Illuta Avenue in Ferny Hills
Serve families on the western side of the area. Because catchment boundaries are set street by street and can change over time, it is worth confirming your specific address using the Queensland Government’s EdMap tool before enrolling.
Patricks Road State School
Location: Patricks Road in Ferny Hills
Patricks Road State School is also based in Ferny Hills, close to Ferny Hills State School, and serves as a further state primary option for families in parts of Arana Hills.
Arana Hills Secondary School Catchment (Year 7 to Year 12)
For secondary schooling, Arana Hills residents are generally zoned to one of two state high schools nearby.
Mitchelton State High School
Location: Samford Road in Mitchelton
A co-educational state high school on Samford Road in Mitchelton, serving the local community since 1956 and offering a broad curriculum alongside a dedicated special education program.
Ferny Grove State High School
Location: McGinn Road in Ferny Grove
A co-educational state high school on McGinn Road in Ferny Grove, operating since 1980 and known locally for its strong music and environmental programs.
The Residency Proof Checklist
To secure a place in an enrolment managed school, parents must provide definitive proof of residency within the catchment. At McGrath Aspley, we recommend having the following documents prepared to streamline your application:
Primary Evidence: A current lease agreement, a rates notice, or an unconditional sale agreement.
Secondary Evidence: Recent utility bills (such as electricity or gas) showing the home address and the parent’s name.
Statutory Declaration: In some instances, a school may request a legal declaration to confirm the child lives at the stated address full time.
School Catchment Zones Official Tool: Use the Queensland Government EdMap tool to enter your exact address for the current school year.
Important Education Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, school catchment boundaries are subject to change at the discretion of the Queensland Department of Education. Enrolment eligibility can vary based on individual school management plans and capacity. McGrath Aspley strongly recommends that all prospective buyers and tenants contact the school administration directly or consult the official Queensland Government school catchment map to confirm eligibility for their specific address prior to entering into a contract or lease agreement.
Surrounding Schools and Independent Options
Families looking for a private or independent option do not need to leave Arana Hills at all.
Private and Independent Schools
Pine Community School (Arana Hills) is located on Bunya Road within Arana Hills itself, making it the only school of any kind based directly in the suburb. It is an independent, non-denominational primary school catering for Prep through to Year 6, known for its small class sizes and community focused approach to learning.
High-Access Secondary Colleges
Our Lady of Dolours offers Catholic primary schooling, and Mt Maria College provides Catholic secondary education from year seven through to year twelve. For those wanting to continue their education after school, TAFE Queensland’s Grovely campus, just over the border in neighbouring Keperra, offers a range of practical courses including horticulture and animal studies, giving young people in the area a solid pathway once they finish school.
Our Lady of Dolours is a Catholic primary school in nearby Mitchelton, catering for students from Prep through to Year 6. It offers Arana Hills families a faith based primary option close to home, ahead of a move into secondary schooling.
Mount Maria College (also in Mitchelton) is a Catholic secondary school offering education from Year 7 through to Year 12. It provides a natural next step for families who have chosen a Catholic education pathway from primary through to the senior years.
TAFE Queensland, Grovely Campus: For those wanting to continue their education after school, TAFE Queensland’s Grovely campus, just over the border in neighbouring Keperra, offers a range of practical courses including horticulture and animal studies. It gives young people in the area a solid, hands on pathway into further study or a trade once they finish school.
Meet Sam Scott & Joshua Quinn, Your Arana Hills Property Specialists
If a strong school catchment is part of what you are looking for in Arana Hills, Licensed Real Estate Agent Sam Scott & Joshua Quinn are the local team worth speaking with. Sam & Joshua understands that a family’s property journey is intrinsically linked to local school catchments, lifestyle connectivity and future capital growth.
Sam and Josh have become well known names for real estate across Brisbane’s north west, having assisted more than 1,000 buyers and sellers between them, with Arana Hills among their specialty suburbs. Sam and Josh are well placed to help you understand how the local schools and lifestyle fit into your next move.
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