Education Queensland

Profile narrative

Education Queensland operates as the department of the Queensland Government responsible for the administration and delivery of public schooling across the state. It manages the curriculum, assessment and reporting frameworks for more than a thousand state schools. The organisation provides support services to teachers, including professional development and resource provision, and oversees student welfare and safety programs. It also administers the QLearn learning management system, which is built on the Instructure Canvas platform and is used by schools for online instruction and administrative tasks. Through these functions, Education Queensland serves the educational needs of students, families and the broader community.

According to the disclosed incident affecting the Canvas platform, Education Queensland’s reach encompasses over 1,200 schools, approximately 570,000 students and around 73,000 staff members. This scale positions it as one of the largest public education systems in Australia. The department holds a regulatory role, setting standards for school performance and ensuring compliance with state and national education policies. Its notable competency lies in the large‑scale deployment and management of digital learning environments across a geographically diverse jurisdiction. As a statutory body, Education Queensland is owned and funded by the Queensland Government and reports to the Minister for Education. The organisation’s structure integrates central policy direction with regional school networks to deliver coordinated services statewide.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.