TEC-NQ. YOUR TRADE SCHOOL. YOUR BOARDING SCHOOL. YOUR CAREER READY PATHWAY.

Tec-NQ House, located in Rosslea, Townsville, is a purpose-built boarding facility for senior school students originating from locations across regional and remote Queensland, attending Tec-NQ’s unique trade focused senior school program. It opened in March 2022, and accommodates up to 40 students.

Tec-NQ House is designed to be inclusive and social, while maintaining a homely, nurturing atmosphere. Its features include:

  • 24/7 supervised care
  • Comfortable, safe, and secure environment
  • Dedicated staff who provide wellbeing support and independence skills
  • State of the art security system
  • Air-conditioned, double occupancy rooms designed with semi-private space for those personal touches
  • Modern open living spaces and communal areas
  • Streaming services, computers, gaming, and PlayStation areas
  • Nutritious and tasty meals planned and prepared by executive chefs
  • Secure outdoor recreation area with BBQ facilities and basketball court
  • Additional rooms available for short visits by students’ families
  • Weekend and after-hours excursions and activities for students to socialise, play sport and relax
  • Daily transport to and from the senior school training facility and Townsville-based work experience.

Also located at Tec-NQ House are the new health and hospitality training rooms. The built-in cafe and commercial kitchen are used for both the hospitality training as well as the boarding kitchen.

*Applicants may be eligible for ABSTUDY, Living Away From Home Allowance Scheme and Assistance for Isolated Children funding. Contact Tec-NQ for information

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TEC-NQ

Telephone

Website

Address

54 Discovery Drive Douglas Townsville QLD
Overview
  • Boarding Years Offered
  • 10 - 12 Boys
  • School Years Offered
  • 10 - 12 Co-Ed
  • Number of Boarders
  • 40
  • Number of Day Students
  • 289
  • Number of Girls
  • 61
  • Number of Boys
  • 287
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Non-Denominational
School Fees
  • Tuition Only
  • Yr 10-12 $1,720 (semester), $3,440 (year)
  • Boarding Only
  • $11,000 (semester), $22,000 (year)
Additional Information
  • Indigenous Scholarship Programme
  • International Baccalaureate
  • CRICOS provider (Full Fee Paying Overseas Students)
  • Scholarship Dates
  • Closing
  • Testing
  • Directors Scholarships
  • 31/05/2026
Open Day Dates
  • 22/08/2026
  • 9:00am - 12:30pm
Upcoming Expos where you can meet us
Overview
  • Boarding Years Offered
  • 10 - 12 Boys
  • School Years Offered
  • 10 - 12 Co-Ed
  • Number of Boarders
  • 40
  • Number of Day Students
  • 289
  • Number of Girls
  • 61
  • Number of Boys
  • 287
  • Religious Affiliation
  • Non-Denominational
School Fees
  • Tuition Only
  • Yr 10-12 $1,720 (semester), $3,440 (year)
  • Boarding Only
  • $11,000 (semester), $22,000 (year)
Additional Information
  • Indigenous Scholarship Programme
  • International Baccalaureate
  • CRICOS provider (Full Fee Paying Overseas Students)
  • Scholarship Dates
  • Closing
  • Testing
  • Directors Scholarships
  • 31/05/2026
Open Day Dates
  • 22/08/2026
  • 9:00am - 12:30pm
Upcoming Expos where you can meet us

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON TEC-NQ

Telephone

Website

Address

54 Discovery Drive Douglas Townsville QLD

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