Entities within the Queensland public education sector aim to help individuals make positive transitions from early childhood through to all stages of schooling, providing them with the knowledge and skills to prepare them for further education, training, or the workforce. However, these entities continue to face challenges, including changes to grant funding, competition for students, and modern learning styles that require flexible learning spaces and technology.

The education sector, for the purposes of this report, includes the Department of Education; Department of Employment, Small Business and Training; the seven public universities; eight grammar schools; and TAFE Queensland.