50 School Principals and Heads Across Queensland Outside Brisbane

Queensland’s school leaders work across coastal cities, regional centres and smaller communities. This directory brings together 50 current principals and heads at government and independent schools outside Brisbane, with each short profile pointing to the school’s own public information.

The list is deliberately neutral. It is a practical starting point for understanding school leadership across Queensland, not a ranking.

1. Damien Tillack, Townsville Central State School

Principal, Townsville

The Queensland Schools Directory lists Townsville Central State School as a Prep to Year 6 school in North Ward with 93 students recorded for February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

2. Nicole Shaw, South Townsville State School

Principal, South Townsville

The school contact page names Nicole Shaw as Principal and describes South Townsville State School as a local Prep to Year 6 school. Read the school’s official information.

3. Jason Evert, Cairns West State School

Principal, Cairns

The directory lists Cairns West State School with a Special Education Program and Intensive English Centre, alongside 454 students recorded for February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

4. Heather Murry, Kirwan State High School

Executive Principal, Kirwan

The directory identifies Kirwan State High School as an Independent Public School with 1,962 students recorded for February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

5. Felicity Roberts, Mackay State High School

Principal, Mackay

Mackay State High School describes its work through inclusion, high expectations and pride, with a focus on the three Rs in its Principal welcome. Read the school’s official information.

6. Michelle Pole, Mackay North State High School

Principal, Mackay

The school’s Principal welcome describes Mackay North State High School as a large secondary school serving more than 1,400 students, while the directory lists the current role. Read the school’s official information.

7. Lisa Wayman, Mackay Central State School

Principal, Mackay

The Mackay Central State School contact page names Lisa Wayman as Principal, and the directory records 240 students for February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

8. Angela Malone, Slade Point State School

Principal, Mackay

Slade Point State School describes an inclusive school on the Mackay peninsula with cultural and sporting opportunities and an enrolment of about 185. Read the school’s official information.

9. Ailie-Marie Single, Bundaberg Central State School

Principal, Bundaberg

The Queensland Schools Directory lists Ailie-Marie Single as Principal of Bundaberg Central State School and records 89 students for February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

10. Craig Martin, Bundaberg North State High School

Principal, Bundaberg

Bundaberg North State High School is listed as an Independent Public School, with 695 students recorded in the February 2026 directory data. Read the school’s official information.

11. Belinda Arnold, Bundaberg State High School

Principal, Bundaberg

The school’s Principal welcome places Bundaberg State High School in the long history of Queensland secondary education, and the directory records 1,625 students for February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

12. Jackson Dodd, James Nash State High School

Principal, Gympie

James Nash State High School sets out its school mission as Engage, Empower and Excel, with broad education, student agency and pathways in its Principal welcome. Read the school’s official information.

13. Simon Done, Maryborough State High School

Principal, Maryborough

Maryborough State High School describes a history stretching back more than 140 years, with sports academies and cultural programmes among its current offers. Read the school’s official information.

14. Rebecca Dickens, Maryborough Central State School

Principal, Maryborough

The Principal welcome describes Maryborough Central State School as a school with a 163-year heritage and a strong connection with Maryborough’s Mary Poppins story. Read the school’s official information.

15. Anthony Swan, Sunshine Beach State High School

Principal, Sunshine Beach

Sunshine Beach State High School describes a supportive environment with international accreditation, exchange, music and surfing opportunities. Read the school’s official information.

16. Richard Gibson, Toowoomba East State School

Principal, Toowoomba

Toowoomba East State School traces its history to 1887 and describes music, sport and specialist facilities alongside about 830 students. Read the school’s official information.

17. Timothy Loughland, Toowoomba North State School

Principal, Toowoomba

The directory lists Toowoomba North State School as a Prep to Year 6 school with 217 students recorded for February 2026 and an association with RATEP. Read the school’s official information.

18. Will Curthoys, Warwick State High School

Principal, Warwick

Warwick State High School’s 2026 information booklet lists Will Curthoys as Principal and sets out the school’s values of responsibility, respect and relationships. Read the school’s official information.

19. Kara Krehlik, Rockhampton Girls Grammar School

Principal, Rockhampton

Rockhampton Girls Grammar School is an independent Prep to Year 12 girls’ school, with a LeadHER Academy rollout beginning with Years 7 and 8 in Semester 2 2026. Read the school’s official information.

20. Anna Owen, Sunshine Coast Grammar School

Principal, Buderim

Sunshine Coast Grammar School describes itself as a co-educational school from early learning through Year 12, and its official page says Anna Owen became Principal in 2022. Read the school’s official information.

21. Michelle Carroll, Matthew Flinders Anglican College

Principal, Buderim

Matthew Flinders Anglican College identifies Michelle Carroll as its fifth Principal, appointed in January 2024, and highlights her interest in adolescent wellbeing. Read the school’s official information.

22. Karen Gorrie, St Andrew’s Anglican College

Principal, Peregian Springs

St Andrew’s Anglican College describes a Prep to Year 12 school with early learning, and its Principal welcome identifies Karen Gorrie as the incoming Principal in 2025. Read the school’s official information.

23. Geoff van der Vliet, Nambour Christian College

Executive Principal, Woombye

Nambour Christian College describes an independent Christian Prep to Year 12 school with a broad curriculum and co-curricular programme. Read the school’s official information.

24. Nick Johnstone, Toowoomba Anglican School

Principal, Toowoomba

Toowoomba Anglican School describes itself as an independent K to 12 day and boarding school with the motto Together We Are TAS. Read the school’s official information.

25. Stephen Koch, Downlands College, Toowoomba

Principal, Toowoomba

Downlands College describes a Catholic Prep to Year 12 independent school founded in 1931, with day, boarding, agriculture and vocational pathways. Read the school’s official information.

26. Jane Grieger, Mackay West State School

Principal, Mackay

Mackay West State School is a Prep to Year 6 state school with 722 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

27. Geraldine Parkes, North Eton State School

Principal, North Eton

North Eton State School is a small Prep to Year 6 school in the Pioneer Valley, with 37 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

28. Angela Hudson, Farleigh State School

Principal, Farleigh

Farleigh State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with 44 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

29. Miebaka Dede, Townview State School

Principal, Townsville

Townview State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with a Special Education Program and 211 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

30. Leah Wilcox, Mount Isa Central State School

Principal, Mount Isa

Mount Isa Central State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with a Special Education Program and 192 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

31. Vanessa Koina, Healy State School

Principal, Mount Isa

Healy State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with a Special Education Program and 224 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

32. Leanne Martin, Gladstone Central State School

Principal, Gladstone

Gladstone Central State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with an Enrolment Management Plan and 350 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

33. Venetta Jones, Port Curtis Road State School

Principal, Gladstone

Port Curtis Road State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with 72 students recorded in February 2026 and a Cluster Support Program. Read the school’s official information.

34. Sian Burrows, Mackay Northern Beaches State High School

Principal, Mackay

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is a Years 7 to 12 school with an Enrolment Management Plan, a Special Education Program and 1,035 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

35. Matthew Hughes, St Luke’s Anglican School

Principal, Bundaberg

St Luke’s Anglican School is an independent PreK to Year 12 school in Bundaberg, and its official site identifies Matthew Hughes as its sixth Principal. Read the school’s official information.

36. Dr Phillip Moulds OAM, The Rockhampton Grammar School

Headmaster, Rockhampton

The Rockhampton Grammar School describes itself as one of Australia’s oldest schools and Queensland’s largest boarding school. Read the school’s official information.

37. Andrew Wheaton, Whitsunday Anglican School

Principal, Mackay

Whitsunday Anglican School is a coeducational Kindergarten to Year 12 school with day and boarding options, and the official profile identifies Andrew Wheaton as its sixth Principal. Read the school’s official information.

38. Jeremy Callaghan, Proserpine State School

Principal, Proserpine

Proserpine State School combines Early Childhood to Year 6 provision with an Early Childhood Development Program and 576 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

39. Rob McCullough, Bowen State School

Principal, Bowen

Bowen State School combines Early Childhood to Year 6 provision with an Early Childhood Development Program and 499 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

40. Nikki Schell, Ayr State School

Principal, Ayr

Ayr State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with a Special Education Program and 64 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

41. Tara Bailey, Emerald State School

Principal, Emerald

Emerald State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with an Enrolment Management Plan, a Special Education Program and 284 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

42. Matt Grosskreutz, Emerald North State School

Principal, Emerald

Emerald North State School combines Early Childhood to Year 6 provision with an Early Childhood Development Program and 293 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

43. Leigh Dyer, Denison State School

Principal, Emerald

Denison State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with a Special Education Program and 349 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

44. Michael Nielsen, Mareeba State School

Principal, Mareeba

Mareeba State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with a Special Education Program and 673 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

45. Melissa Sparrow, Tully State School

Principal, Tully

Tully State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with a Special Education Program and 277 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

46. Karen Allen, Atherton State School

Principal, Atherton

Atherton State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with a Special Education Program and specialist support hub, with 362 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

47. Nick Pecchiar, Ingham State School

Principal, Ingham

Ingham State School combines Early Childhood to Year 6 provision with an Early Childhood Development Program and 336 students recorded in February 2026. Read the school’s official information.

48. Cyndi Bowyer, Lower Tully State School

Principal, Lower Tully

Lower Tully State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with 27 students recorded in February 2026 and a Cluster Support Program. Read the school’s official information.

49. Ros Woodard, Forrest Beach State School

Principal, Forrest Beach

Forrest Beach State School is a Prep to Year 6 school with 24 students recorded in February 2026 and a Cluster Support Program. Read the school’s official information.

50. Tuki Brown, Dimbulah State School

Principal, Dimbulah

Dimbulah State School serves Prep to Year 10 and records 118 students in February 2026, with a Cluster Support Program. Read the school’s official information.

A practical starting point.

If you are looking at school leadership across Queensland, these profiles offer a practical starting point for further reading. The official school pages and directory records are the best place to check any role again before using the information in a current conversation.