Queensland state schools are resourced to deliver high-quality education services, improve student learning outcomes and manage school operations. Staffing, financial, infrastructure and information technology resources are allocated for schools through formulae and leadership decisions at the central and regional levels.
The
State Schools Resourcing Framework (SSRF) guide (PDF, 622KB)
(DOCX, 530KB) provides a concise explanation of Queensland state school resourcing arrangements and the online
grant and appropriation profiles show what funding the department may pay directly to state schools.
School funding appropriations
Core appropriations for operational expenses including minor infrastructure works, technology and information and communication technology support.
Targeted appropriations for specified outcomes (including asset maintenance).
School staffing allocations
Core staffing
Targeted staffing for specific needs:
- rural, remote and small schools
- Indigenous students
- low socioeconomic status
- students with disability (including special schools)
- English as an Additional language or Dialect (EAL/D)
- refugees
- student behaviour.
System-provided resources
Major infrastructure works
Major information and communication technology
Central and regional office services and coordination
Note: Some resources are only available by application or expression of interest.