[3] William Ross has a large catchment area servicing the suburbs of Annandale, Stuart, Wulguru, Cluden, Serene Valley, Alligator Creek, Cungulla, Oak Valley, Woodstock, Calcium, Idalia, Oonoonba, Fairfield Waters, Rosslea, Douglas, Aitkenvale and Mundingburra.

The leading learner program extends student learning in English, Mathematics, Science and Humanities in order to better prepare them for senior school.

Students are required to sit an entrance exam during grade 6 in order to be considered for the Leading Learner classes.

STEAM Lab offers a range of learning activities that have included: QLD Human Powered Vehicle super series[6] and the 2019 Strand Ephemera.

Other science-based projects include: addressing water conservation, renewable energy and sustainable food production through the use of aquaculture, aquaponics and permaculture in their aquatics facility.