PISA's findings about life at QMC
Take a deeper dive into the PISA Study 2025 findings.
Safe, connected and supported
One of the strongest findings in the study related to student wellbeing, belonging and connection.
Students reported feeling exceptionally safe at school, connected to their peers, a strong sense of belonging within the QMC community, and well-supported by their teachers with strong teacher-student relationships.
These findings reinforce that academic success at QMC is underpinned by a strong culture of belonging, connection and care.
Safety
QMC students told researchers:
100%
feel safe in classrooms
100%
feel safe in other places at school (e.g. hallway, cafeteria, restroom)
100%
feel safe on their way home
93%
feel safe on their way to school
0%
reported having been hit or pushed around by other students
0%
reported having been threatened by other students
Belonging
QMC students told researchers:
100%
believe other students seem to like them
100%
reported seeing examples of student work on display at school
93%
said they feel safe at school
93%
said they feel like they belong
87%
said they make friends easily
87%
see their identify, culture and language reflected positively
Student-teacher relationships:
QMC students told researchers:
100%
say the teachers at my school are respectful towards me
100%
say the teachers at my school are friendly towards me
93%
say that if they walked into their classes upset, their teachers would be concerned about them
87%
said the teachers get on with students from different cultures and backgrounds
80%
said the teachers at my school are interested d in students’ wellbeing
Take a deeper dive and learn more about what the PISA study found about how QMC is preparing students for the future.
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