Australian Trade College North Brisbane is a purpose-built secondary offering a different pathway: students earn QCE qualifications while training for Certificate III trades through school-based apprenticeships.
Australian Trade College North Brisbane is a purpose-built secondary offering a different pathway: students earn QCE qualifications while training for Certificate III trades through school-based apprenticeships. The college integrates work placements with local industry and runs the Ocean Breeze Hair and Barbering Academy, giving hands-on experience alongside study. Strong pastoral support includes the Powered with Positivity mental health program. This school suits students keen on practical, experiential learning and a clear trade direction, with academic rigour delivered through a work-focused lens.
Australian Trade College North Brisbane is a small independent secondary school with approximately 286 students. It offers education for years 11-12. As a independent school, enrolment typically involves an application process. Contact the school directly for enrolment criteria, waiting lists, and open day information.
Australian Trade College North Brisbane has a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. This is above the national average of approximately 14:1, meaning class sizes are typical for Australian schools. Support staff make up 46% of the workforce, providing additional learning assistance and pastoral care.
The Year 12 completion rate is 97%.
Australian Trade College North Brisbane is located in Scarborough, QLD, classified as a major cities school. With an ICSEA of 1026 (58th percentile), the school community's socio-educational advantage is around the national average. ICSEA measures the educational advantage of a school's community, not the school's quality, a lower ICSEA school with strong academic scores may indicate particularly effective teaching.