Whitsunday Anglican School

Beaconsfield, Queensland · Anglican · Co-ed · Prep to Year 12

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Distinguished tier

a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas

Distinguished tier

S360 score: 81.3%

Whitsunday Anglican School is a co-educational, Anglican, Mid-Sized school from Prep to Year 12 in Beaconsfield, Queensland. It sits in the Distinguished tier on Schools360. Its strongest area is Learning Environment, where it reaches Distinguished tier. It reaches Elite tier for Curriculum.

Schools360 scoring overview

The ▾ marker on each bar shows the national median: the middle score among every Australian school Schools360 has assessed.

Academic Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 71.7%

Student Wellbeing45 / 60 (75.0%)Leading

National median: 78.3%

Learning Opportunities51 / 60 (85.0%)Distinguished

National median: 76.7%

Learning Environment52 / 60 (86.7%)Distinguished

National median: 80.0%

Institutional Excellence48 / 60 (80.0%)Distinguished

National median: 75.0%

Schools360 scoring factors

Academic Excellence

Academic Performance Years 7 to 1015 / 20Leading

Current and previous years NAPLAN test scores assessing academic proficiency for students in years 7 to 10.

Academic Performance Years 11 and 1217 / 20Distinguished

Measures of academic achievement, including median ATAR scores and VCE, HSC or equivalent results.

University Outcomes and Pathways16 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates students' progress, entry into top-tier universities, postgraduate study, and alumni success.

Student Wellbeing

Student Wellbeing14 / 20Trusted

Focuses on promoting students' physical, mental and emotional health, anti-bullying and school diversity.

Student Support15 / 20Leading

Examines support systems such as learning assistance, mentorship, pastoral care and inclusive education.

Personal Development16 / 20Distinguished

Tracks initiatives fostering leadership, career readiness, independence, social justice and outdoor education.

Learning Opportunities

Curriculum18 / 20Elite

Assesses the diversity and quality of the academic curriculum, including specialised subjects and STEM.

Sports17 / 20Distinguished

Evaluates sports opportunities, facilities, swimming programs and achievements.

Arts, Music and Culture16 / 20Distinguished

Measures the quality and achievements in visual arts, music, drama and artistic progression.

Learning Environment

Teaching Quality and Staff17 / 20Distinguished

Assesses teacher qualifications, ratios, satisfaction and instructional methodologies.

Facilities, Learning Spaces and Environment18 / 20Elite

Evaluates campus quality, library, modern learning spaces, and open and green spaces for recreation and learning.

Technology and Innovation17 / 20Distinguished

Examines the integration of technology, device accessibility, innovative tools and digital literacy initiatives.

Institutional Excellence

School Governance16 / 20Distinguished

Focuses on the vision, strategy, parent involvement, transparency and communication in school governance.

Reputation, Prestige and Alumni Connections17 / 20Distinguished

Considers school history, recognition, community engagement, alumni network and school impact.

Sustainability15 / 20Leading

Examines the school's commitment, strategy, reporting and practices related to environmental sustainability.

Key information

Affiliation
Anglican
Year range
Prep to Year 12
Gender
Co-ed
Boarding
Yes
Total enrolments
1,071
Student:teacher ratio
13.6:1
Location
Beaconsfield, Queensland
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ICSEA

Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage

1102102 above the national average

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of a school’s student population — the occupation and education of families, the school’s geographic location, and the proportion of Indigenous students it enrols. It is not a measure of school quality or performance. The national average is 1000.

Source: ACARA My School. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

NAPLAN

Each score below is shown against the national average — Schools360’s own calculation across the private and independent schools in this dataset with a result at that year level and domain, not a figure ACARA itself publishes, and not every Australian school ACARA tracks. It rests on a single year’s cohort, not a stable multi-year pattern.

2025 NAPLAN results

  • Year level
    Year 3
    Reading
    463(+25)
    Writing
    457(+15)
    Spelling
    458(+25)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    471(+23)
    Numeracy
    459(+23)
  • Year level
    Year 5
    Reading
    544(+23)
    Writing
    547(+39)
    Spelling
    527(+17)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    585(+53)
    Numeracy
    550(+26)
  • Year level
    Year 7
    Reading
    582(+16)
    Writing
    601(+32)
    Spelling
    574(+14)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    623(+54)
    Numeracy
    608(+32)
  • Year level
    Year 9
    Reading
    621(+25)
    Writing
    648(+37)
    Spelling
    608(+22)
    Grammar and Punctuation
    655(+61)
    Numeracy
    640(+35)

Source: ACARA My School, 2025. Published by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) via the My School website.

Senior secondary results

Published by the school or its state curriculum authority, not compiled or scored by Schools360.

2024

  • Result
    ATAR 99 and over
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    22.0%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    59.0%

Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.

2023

  • Result
    Median ATAR
    Figure
    92
  • Result
    ATAR 95 and over
    Figure
    26.0%
  • Result
    ATAR 90 and over
    Figure
    52.0%

Source: the school's published results, extracted 2026-08-21.

Common questions

What year levels does Whitsunday Anglican School teach?

Whitsunday Anglican School teaches Prep to Year 12.

Is Whitsunday Anglican School a boys, girls or co-ed school?

Whitsunday Anglican School is a Co-ed school.

What sector is Whitsunday Anglican School in?

Whitsunday Anglican School is classified as Independent.

Does Whitsunday Anglican School offer boarding?

Yes, Whitsunday Anglican School offers boarding.

How many students attend Whitsunday Anglican School?

Whitsunday Anglican School has 1,071 students.

What is the student to teacher ratio at Whitsunday Anglican School?

Whitsunday Anglican School's student to teacher ratio is 13.6 to 1.

What Schools360 tier does Whitsunday Anglican School sit in?

Whitsunday Anglican School sits in the Distinguished tier, a very high performing tier on Schools360, reflecting strong results across most areas.

What is Whitsunday Anglican School's strongest area on Schools360?

Whitsunday Anglican School's strongest area is Learning Environment, reaching Distinguished tier.

Where does Whitsunday Anglican School rank?

Whitsunday Anglican School ranks 5th among private regional schools in Queensland.

Where is Whitsunday Anglican School located?

Whitsunday Anglican School is located in Beaconsfield, Queensland.