Supporting Student Success Through Wellbeing, Pathways, and Academic Growth

Download the Students Make Steady Progress Outcomes Report 2024

At Y Schools Queensland, we are committed to providing young people with the support, opportunities, and education they need to thrive. Our unique learning model prioritizes student wellbeing, vocational pathways, and academic achievement—ensuring that every student has a chance to succeed, no matter their background.

The Y Schools Queensland 2024 Outcomes Report highlights the steady progress our students are making across key areas.

Y Schools QLD: Kingston Campus

Wellbeing Pillar: Creating a Supportive Environment for Students

Student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Using the EPOCH Wellbeing Measure, we track engagement, perseverance, optimism, connectedness, and happiness among our students.

Key findings include:

86% of students built a meaningful connection with an educator or youth worker.
The results also indicated that the longer students stay at school and the more frequently they attend, the better their wellbeing outcomes.

Pathways Pillar: Vocational Training and Employment

Beyond the classroom, Y Schools helps students build practical skills and prepare for their future careers. The Pathways program has been instrumental in connecting students with employment, traineeships, and vocational qualifications.

Key findings include:

Employment rates increased from 16% in February to 24% in October, demonstrating the effectiveness of Y Schools’ career preparation initiatives.
71% of Year 12 students completed a vocational certificate, equipping them with skills to enter the workforce or further study.
Students shared that hands-on training, such as barista courses, construction workshops, and hospitality programs, gave them the confidence and experience needed to secure employment.

Academic Pillar: Strengthening Learning Outcomes

Strong literacy and numeracy skills lay the foundation for all students' success at school, work, and in daily life. Academic progress is a key focus at Y Schools. We track student achievement in literacy and numeracy using PAT assessments.

Key findings include:

More Year 12s were awarded a Queensland Certificate of Education than previous years.
Maths scores remained stable, with improvements seen in some year levels.
Reading scores decreased slightly across the year, highlighting the need for more targeted literacy support.

Looking Ahead: Priorities for 2025

The Y has established an Inclusion team, demonstrating our commitment to fostering a more inclusive school environment. This initiative ensures that all students, regardless of their learning challenges, can engage and fully participate in learning alongside their peers of the same age, benefiting from reasonable adjustments and teaching strategies tailored to their individual needs.

Y Schools Queensland prioritises student engagement, acknowledging that attendance is a shared responsibility among the school, parents/carers, students, and the wider community. The School Leadership Team is committed to improving attendance across all our sites in 2025.

Conclusion

The report illustrated that while there has been progress in some areas, such as increased employment rates and QCE attainments, other areas still require greater attention in 2025. By taking a holistic approach to education, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people across Queensland.

To learn more about Y Schools Queensland and our impact, click here.