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The Rockhampton Grammar School
(10 reviews)
Company Profile
Company overview
Industry
Education, Training & Professional Development
Specialities
Primary Education, Secondary Education, Early Learning, Boarding, Co-Educational, Agriculture Programme, Outdoor Education, International Education
Company size
101-1,000
Primary location
Rockhampton
Founded in 1881, The Rockhampton Grammar School is Queensland's largest independent co-educational day and boarding school, and the second largest co-educational boarding school in Australia. The School has a total of over 1,500 enrolled students from Prep to Year 12, as well as the Early Learning Centre. We provide a supportive, flexible working environment where care for all our staff is an important part of our ethos. We proudly display our commitment to Grow in Character and Scholarship.Join us to Start Something Special at one of the foremost and largest co-educational day and boarding schools in Regional Queensland.
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Our mission statement
The Rockhampton Grammar School has always strived to grow in character and scholarship, with innovation, learning and people at the heart of continual improvement throughout the School. Students are at the core of all we do and at the centre of our School's vision.Vision - An exceptional learning community, inspiring excellence.Purpose - To provide an outstanding learning environment for students that inspires all members of the School community to pursue excellence in the growth of their character and scholarship, in academic, co-curricular, pastoral and boarding domains.Ambition - To develop and grow young people to be successful lifelong learners.
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What’s it like working at The Rockhampton Grammar School?
AI summary of recent reviews
The Rockhampton Grammar School stands out for its competitive compensation package, including above-award salaries and additional benefits. The school boasts excellent facilities, particularly for sports, and maintains a strong academic environment with engaged students. The high-calibre staff are notably committed to student success and well-being, contributing to the school's strong reputation for providing a well-rounded education.
However, staff have identified several areas for improvement, including concerns about senior management's communication style and high workload expectations, particularly regarding extra-curricular activities. There are also noted inconsistencies in enforcing student standards, and some staff suggest the need to modernise the school's approach to technology in teaching and administrative practices.
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Recent reviews
2.0
Teacher
Nov 2025Rockhampton QLD 47003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
Very unexpected and disappointing from such an "esteemed" school.
The good thingsThe kids are great!! Other good things: Higher salaries, Lunch & morning tea provided for staff, very good facilities
The challengesThe leadership team create a very toxic environment. They say all the right things and are very good at making everything perfect to the outside world, or the untrained eye, but once you're in it, the pressures and expectations of staff are outrageous, particularly in the extra-curricular realm, with very inadequate compensations. Very high inconsistencies with the way staff are treated, very much a "favourites" culture. Also very high inconsistencies with the way student behaviours, student uniform expectations etc are dealt with, especially if their parent's mean "big money" to the school.
5.0
Administrative Staff
Jul 2025Rockhampton QLD 470018 to 19 years in the role, current employee
Amazing place to work
The good thingsHigh calibre of staff who go above and beyond for the students. There is a very welcoming environment that exists between staff and students. The School has an exceptional reputation and offers well rounded education with opportunities for all students.
The challengesWorking in an education can be a bit of a ‘shock’ to anyone if they are coming from a different background but RGS is a very supportive organisation.
2.0
Teacher
Dec 2022Buyer beware - proceed with caution
The good thingsHigher salaries
Lunch & morning tea provided
Uniform allowance
High-quality facilities for sport
Some very academic students
The challengesInconsistent expectations for student dress standards, behaviour, and assessment
Antiquated approach to the use of technology for classroom pedagogy, curriculum, staff communication, and student management practices.
Highest workload expectations I've ever experienced
The leadership team's communication style and management approach to staff
Ineffective support for culturally diverse students
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