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Queensland Government schools

Department of Education and Training trading as Education Queensland International CRICOS Provider Code: 00608A

Welcome The Queensland Government welcomes international students...

Queensland is renowned for its world-class education system, and the Queensland Government is delighted to offer international students the opportunity to be part of one of the leading growth economies in Australia.

Education Queensland International (EQI) is the Queensland Government’s dedicated team of professionals that specialises in managing the needs of international students and their families.

Queensland Government schools provide students with the best choice of pathways, enabling them to achieve their academic, career and personal development goals in a supportive and healthy environment.

Safety, academic excellence, natural beauty, competitive living costs and a healthy outdoor lifestyle make Queensland the best choice for an overseas study experience.

We look forward to welcoming you to Queensland!

ContentsWhy study in a Queensland Government school 1

Programs

- Primary school 2

- High School Preparation 2

- Junior and Senior High School 2 (Study Abroad component)

- Junior and Senior High School 2

- International Baccalaureate 3

The Queensland education system 4

Guide to year level equivalents by country 5

Homestay 6

School Profiles

- Brisbane 8

- Cairns 38

- Gold Coast 46

- Sunshine Coast 60

- Toowoomba 72

Queensland Academies 76

Group Study Tours 78

EQI Holiday Adventure Programs 80

Glossary of Abbreviations 81

Subject Matrix (Authority Subjects) 82

Subject Matrix (Authority Registered Subjects) 84

Sports Matrix 86

The Great Barrier Reef

Toowoomba

Brisbane

Cairns

Queensland

Australia

Sunshine Coast

Gold Coast

Destinations

Queensland Government schools are situated in many exciting locations throughout the state. Students can choose to study in modern, sophisticated cities or relaxed country areas and coastal communities, close to national parks, rainforests, reefs, and some of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Three international airports, and a network of domestic airports, provide convenient access and get students anywhere they want to be!

Brisbane (page 8)

The capital of Queensland, Brisbane is a modern, diverse city that offers a perfect blend of lively city life and a relaxed, friendly lifestyle. It is serviced by a convenient public transport system, including an extensive ferry network, that helps you make the most of this ‘river city’. There are world-class sporting venues, cultural precincts, beautiful parks, and festivals all year round that make living in Brisbane exciting and rewarding. Many visitors come for the excellent climate, even more stay for the lifestyle!

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Toowoomba (page 72)

Sitting high on the Great Dividing Range, Toowoomba is known as the ‘Garden City’. Its wide tree-lined streets, parks, gardens and historic buildings give the city a touch of old-world charm. As a result of its safe, friendly environment, clean mountain air, natural beauty and low cost of living, Toowoomba has twice been voted Australia’s best city to live. Toowoomba is the hub of the famous Darling Downs region.


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Gold Coast (page 46)

The Gold Coast is universally acclaimed as one of the most desirable places to live on planet earth. Imagine 40 kilometres of pristine surfing beaches, World Heritage rainforest and a casual outdoors lifestyle. A mosaic of leisure pursuits includes kayaking, surfing, team sports, scuba diving, windsurfing, beach activities and hiking, to name just a few. Don’t forget the world-class theme parks, modern shopping centres and the endless places to eat and watch the world go by with your new friends. The Gold Coast is Australia’s premier business and tourism destination with a vibrant interaction between lifestyle industries.


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Cairns (page 38)

Cairns is a friendly international city renowned for its tourist attractions and proximity to spectacular environmental areas.

Cairns is extremely well placed to benefit from the region’s dynamic and increasing population, a thriving and growing economy and a well-established local infrastructure. Cairns has a diverse industry base encompassing domestic and international tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, fishing and information technology.


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Sunshine Coast (page 60)

The Sunshine Coast region stretches from Caloundra in the south to Rainbow Beach in the north, an area of approximately 3200 square kilometres. Students and visitors will enjoy the special Sunshine Coast lifestyle – the sun, sand and surf. Students will also enjoy the friendliness of the people and easy access to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. This stretch of coast features beachside tourist precincts, rural hinterland and urban centres.


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Why study in a Queensland Government schoolThe top 10 reasons for choosing Queensland

1. exceptional support2. great climate for outdoors3. competitive cost of living4. school-arranged and monitored homestay5. free airport pick-up6. excellent ratio of Australian to international students7. must-see local attractions8. wide range of subjects9. flexible study plan10. friendly and healthy lifestyle

Student support

Queensland Government schools understand the needs of international students and have a special support team at each school

›› International Student Coordinator: provides academic

and pastoral guidance to international students

›› Homestay Coordinator: organises placement and ensures

students have an enjoyable homestay experience

›› Guidance Officer: provides specialist counselling and

advice on academic pathways, career options and

personal wellbeing.

24 hour care

All international students have 24-hour emergency assistance and multilingual support available.

Healthy lifestyle

Queensland enjoys Australia’s best climate, and is known for its active outdoor lifestyle that allows students a wide range of activities. Students can be part of the vibrant music and arts scene, or enjoy weekend activities involving sport, relaxation or adventure.

Close to nature

International visitors and Australians alike are attracted to Queensland’s natural beauty.

Queensland offers extensive city parklands, beautiful surf beaches, pristine rainforests, the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and Australia’s amazing outback.

No matter where you’re studying, you are sure to enjoy Queensland’s unique natural environments.

FacilitiesGovernment schools have undergone an Australian Government initiative to enhance facilities. New school buildings and classrooms place Queensland Government schools amongst the most modern institutions servicing international students in the world, with programs and facilities that cater for their education, health and wellbeing.

Facilities include:

›› international student centres

›› school halls

›› science and computer laboratories

›› resource centres

›› sports fields

›› cafeterias

›› English as a second language (ESL) support.

Student supportQueensland Government schools understand the needs of international students and have a special support team at each school.

• International Student Coordinator: provides academic and pastoral guidance to international students

• Homestay Coordinator: organises placement and ensures students have an enjoyable homestay experience

• Guidance Officer: provides specialist counselling and advice on academic pathways, career options and personal wellbeing.

All international students have 24-hour emergency assistance and multilingual support available.

Healthy lifestyleQueensland enjoys a wonderful sub-tropical climate, and is known for its active outdoor lifestyle that allows students a wide range of activities. Students can be part of the vibrant music and arts scene, or enjoy weekend activities involving sport, relaxation or adventure.

Close to nature International visitors and Australians alike are attracted to Queensland’s natural beauty. Queensland offers extensive city parklands, beautiful surf beaches, pristine rainforests, the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and Australia’s amazing outback.

No matter where you’re studying, you are sure to enjoy Queensland’s unique natural environments.

FacilitiesGovernment schools have undergone an Australian Government initiative to enhance facilities. New school buildings and classrooms place Queensland Government schools amongst the most modern institutions in the world servicing international students with programs and facilities that cater for their education, health and wellbeing. Facilities include:

›› international student centres

›› school halls

›› science and computer

laboratories

›› resource centres

›› sports fields

›› cafeterias

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HS Junior and Senior High School

The Junior and Senior High School program is designed for students seeking to graduate high school in Queensland and qualify for tertiary study in Australia or abroad.

Students can choose from over 60 schools throughout Queensland. Each school provides the highest standard of teaching and care across the subject areas of science, mathematics, sports, arts, languages and also offers specialised courses.

Students who successfully complete four semesters across Years 11 and 12 will receive the internationally recognised Queensland Certificate of Education.

Program length: two to six years

Age range: 12 - 18 years

School year: 7 - 12

Visa requirements: Student Visa

Travel policy: As per EQI’s travel policy

Program entry: Students may enrol at the beginning of any school term in years 7 to 10.

School year commences in January.

CRICOS Course Code: 082520G Years 7-10

082521G Years 11-12

PS Primary School

EQI has 16 schools that offer programs for primary school students. All international students receive support from caring teachers as they participate in regular classroom activities.

All students receive additional English support throughout their course of study.

Student requirements: Students must live with a parent or close relative for the duration of the enrolment.

Program length: one semester to seven years


School year: Prep - 6



Program entry: Semester 1 (January) or Semester 2 (July)

CRICOS Course Code: 082519A

HS Junior and Senior High School (Study Abroad component)

The Junior and Senior High School (Study Abroad component) program is a high school experience providing opportunities to pursue personal, cultural and academic goals.

Students integrate into the school community, improve their English proficiency and learn about Australian culture before returning home to continue their studies. Study in Queensland is re-validated by several education systems abroad.*

* EQI recommends that students verify credit recognition in their home country.

Program length: one term to three terms or one academic year


School year: 7 - 12



Program entry: Students may enrol at the beginning of any school term (Year 7-11) and at the beginning of term 1 and 2 (Year 11).

CRICOS Course Code: 082520G Years 7-10

082521G Years 11-12

HSP High School Preparation (Intensive English)

EQI’s High School Preparation (HSP) program is an intensive English language program that prepares students for mainstream high school studies.

Students develop their English proficiency, academic language and study skills required for subjects including mathematics, science, technology, studies of society and literature. The HSP program features:

›› 10-week modules

›› maximum of 18 students per class

›› 25 hours of instruction per week

›› school integration

›› qualified English teachers

Program length: 10 - 40 weeks depending on student’s English level




Program entry: Students may enrol at the beginning of any school term.Extra semester (term 5)

is available.

CRICOS Course Code: 078785F

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IB International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program is a world recognised qualification available in selected Queensland schools.

Upon successful completion of Years 11 and 12, students are awarded the Queensland Certificate of Education in addition to an IB Certificate.

Students wishing to enrol in the IB program should have achieved high academic results in a range of subjects prior to entry.

Program length: one semester, one academic year or the two-year diploma course


School year: 11 and 12



Program entry: Semester 1 (January) or Semester 2 (July)

CRICOS Course Code: 079324E

QA Queensland Academies

The Queensland Academies offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program which is a qualification recognised by universities worldwide.

The Queensland Academies are selective entry schools for highly capable Year 10 students. Students will require high academic results in a range of subjects, including English, prior to entry.

Program length: one year IB preparation and two-year diploma course


School year: 10 - 12



Program entry: Semester 1 (January) Year 10

CRICOS Course Code: 078784G

See pages 76 and 77 for more information on the Queensland Academies International Baccalaureate Diploma Program.

Program glossary

Elite programs

These programs are taught at a high level and may require students to have previous experience in the subject area. Students may be required to audition for these programs by providing evidence through videos, certificates of achievement/completion and statements from current and past coaches to verify levels of experience. Additional fees are usually associated with these types of programs.

Special programs

Special programs are unique subject offerings that can be studied at a particular school or region. Students usually do not need to qualify or pay any extra costs to participate in these programs. Many schools may offer special programs in the areas of science, languages, mathematics and sports.

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities are activities available to students outside the normal curriculum of school education. All international schools offer a wide range of activities such as choirs, public speaking, sporting teams and school trips.

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The Queensland education system

Academic pathwaysSuccessful completion of Years 11 and 12 leads to the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), an internationally recognised high school qualification.

Students can choose from a wide range of universities, private colleges and vocational training institutions (TAFE), where most students receive their first choice of tertiary study.

The Queensland education pathways

Primary School 7 years (Preparatory - 6)

Primary school University

TAFE Queensland

Employment

High school

Junior High School 4 years (Years 7 - 10)

Senior High School 2 years (Years 11 - 12)

CRICOS Provider: 01241G

School term dates*

School hoursSchool hours are usually from 9 am to 3 pm, Monday to Friday.

2015 2016 2017 2018

Term 1 27 Jan – 2 April 25 Jan – 24 March 23 Jan – 31 March 22 Jan – 29 March

Term 2 20 April – 26 June 11 April – 24 June 18 April – 23 June 16 April – 29 June

Term 3 13 July – 18 Sept 11 July – 16 Sept 10 July – 15 Sept 16 July – 21 Sept

Term 4 6 Oct – 11 Dec1 4 Oct – 9 Dec

2 3 Oct – 8 Dec

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12015 – Year 12 students finish on 20 November. Year 10 and 11 students finish on 27 November. 22016 – Year 12 students finish on 18 November. Year 10 and 11 students finish on 25 November.32017 – Year 12 students finish on 17 November 2017. Year 10 and 11 students finish 24 November.42018 – Year 12 students finish on 16 November 2017. Year 10 and 11 students finish 23 November.

*2018 school dates are subject to change.

Queensland Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12

Brazil 7a Serie 8a Serie Colegial 1 Colegial 2 Colegial 3 Segundo Grau

Cambodia Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12

Chile Septimo Básico Octavo Básico Primero Medio Segundo Medio Tercero Medio Cuarto Medio

ChinaJunior High (Middle) 1st Year

Junior High (Middle) 2nd Year

Junior High (Middle) 3rd Year

Senior High 1st Year

Senior High 2nd Year

Senior High 3rd Year

FranceCollège - Cinquième (5ème)

Collège - Quatrième (4ème)

Collège - Troisième (3ème)

Lycèe - Seconde (2nde)

Lycèe - Première (1ère)

Lycèe - Terminale

GermanyGymnasium / Realschule / Hauptschule 7

Gymnasium / Realschule / Hauptschule 8



Gymnasium / Realschule 11

Gymnasium 12

Hong Kong Form 1 Form 2 Form 3 Form 4 Form 5 Form 6

Indonesia SMP1 SMP 2 SMP3 SMA 1 SMA 2 SMA 3

Japan Junior Grade 1 Junior Grade 2 Junior Grade 3 Senior Grade 1 Senior Grade 2 Senior Grade 3

KoreaYear 1 Middle School

Year 2 Middle School

Year 3 Middle School

Year 1 High School

Year 2 High School

Year 3 High School

Malaysia Form 1 Form 2 Form 3 PMR Form 4 Form 5 SPM Form 6 STPM

Mexico Secondaria 1 Secondaria 2 Secondaria 3 Preparatoria 1 Preparatoria 2 Preparatoria 3

Singapore Secondary 1 Secondary 2 Secondary 3 Secondary 4 Secondary 5 GCE ‘A’

Taiwan Junior Grade 1 Junior Grade 2 Junior Grade 3Senior Grade 1

Senior Grade 2

Senior Grade 3

Thailand Matthayom 1 Matthayom 2 Matthayom 3 Matthayom 4 Matthayom 5 Matthayom 6

Vietnam Lop 7 Lop 8 Lop 9 Lop 10 Lop 11 Lop 12

Guide to year level equivalents by countryThese comparisons should be used as a guide only to year level equivalents. They do not represent academic requirements for studying in Queensland.

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A highlight of Queensland Government schooling is the excellent homestay and welfare arrangements.

The accommodation, care and welfare of our enrolled international students is the number one priority for Education Queensland International (EQI) and our schools.

International students enrolled in Queensland Government primary schools must live with a parent or close relative. International students enrolled in Queensland Government high schools (Years 7 to 12) may choose to live with a parent or close relative or apply to EQI for a homestay and welfare arrangements.

The minimum homestay age is 11 to allow for students to be placed in homestay starting from Year 7 (ages 11 to 12 during the junior high school year).*

Your family away from home

Homestay is for visiting students who want to experience the real-life Australian lifestyle by living with an Australian host family during their stay. Homestay gives visiting students the best opportunity to practise their English conversation skills in everyday life, while ensuring safe accommodation and a caring home environment. Visiting students often develop lasting friendships with their Australian host families.

All families have been carefully selected by the schools and assessed before being certified with a government-authorised working with children permit (Blue Card) in order to host international students.

Homestay includes:

›› three meals per day, seven days per week

›› student’s own bedroom with study facilities

›› assistance with transport to and from school.

Airport pick-up is provided free of charge to all international students arriving in Queensland for the first time.* Students enrolled in primary school must live with a parent or close relative.

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Homestay fast facts:

›› Host families are carefully selected from within the

school community.

›› All host families have undergone a police check as

required by Queensland law.

›› Host families are interviewed and assessed by a trained

school-based homestay coordinator.

›› Host families receive a comprehensive homestay

information pack to ensure their visiting student has a

fulfilling homestay experience.

›› Host families provide visiting students with three meals

each day.

›› Host families provide assistance to access appropriate

transport to and from school and related school

activities.

›› Students are responsible for all costs of transportation to

and from school and extracurricular activities.

›› If a student requires homestay, EQI provides full welfare

during your child’s stay.

›› Students will have their own individual bedroom with

study facilities.

›› Students may be placed in a homestay with a student

from a different nationality.

Homestay costs:

The cost of homestay can vary depending on the location of the school. Standard homestay fees have been set and these are listed on the program fees page: eqi.com.au/programs/program-fees.html

The cost of homestay can increase during your time in Australia as the cost of living increases.

BrisbaneAbout BrisbaneThe capital of Queensland, Brisbane is a modern, diverse city that offers a perfect blend of lively city life and a relaxed friendly lifestyle. With a culturally diverse population of over two million people, Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city behind Sydney and Melbourne. It is serviced by a convenient public transport system, which includes an extensive ferry network, that helps you make the most of this ‘river city’. There are world-class sporting venues, cultural precincts, beautiful parks and festivals all year round that make living in Brisbane exciting and rewarding. Many visitors come for the excellent climate, even more stay for the lifestyle!

Places of interest • Southbank Parklands – featuring a riverbank promenade, city

beach, waterways, themed attractions, cafes, restaurants and many international events

• Queensland Cultural Precinct – including the Queensland Art Gallery (QAG) and the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), Queensland Museum (QM), State Library and the Queensland Performing Arts Complex (QPAC)

• Mount Coot-tha summit lookout – the best view of Brisbane can be seen from this lookout.

Tertiary education providers in the Brisbane region• Australian Catholic University (ACU)• Central Queensland University (CQU)• Griffith University (GU)• James Cook University (JCU)• Queensland University of Technology (QUT) • TAFE Queensland - Brisbane• TAFE Queensland - SkillsTech• The University of Queensland (UQ)• University of Sunshine Coast (USC)• University of Southern Queensland (USQ).

Highlights • Brisbane is the capital city of one of Australia’s fastest growing

state economies. • Brisbane is just a one hour drive to beautiful Gold Coast and

Sunshine Coast beaches. • It is also the largest Australian provider of the multimillion dollar

digital games and biomedical industries. • The city has extensive experience in the film, television and

aviation industries. Large movie productions are filmed at Warner Brothers film studios and Brisbane is also home to a key Boeing Aircraft facility.

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Gordon Park

Milton

South Brisbane Murrarie

Rochedale

Sunnybank Hills

Eight Mile Plains

Albion

Capalaba

Bald HIlls

Mango HIll

Manly

Corinda

Windsor

Ferny Grove

Strathpine

Sunnybank

Salisbury

Murrumba Downs

Redcliffe

Deception Bay

The Gap

Burpengary

Alexandra Hills SHS

Rochedale SHS

Centenary SHS

Sunnybank SHS

Balmoral SHS

Brisbane SHS

Kenmore SHS

The Gap SHS

Mitchelton SS

Jindalee SS

Sunnybank SSDurack SS

Mitchelton SHS

Indooroopilly SHS

Cleveland District SHSYeronga SHS

Cavendish Road SHS

Mount Gravatt SHS

Kedron SHS

Craigslea SHS

Northlakes SC

Whiteshill SC

Kelvin Grove SC

Ferney Grove SHS

Corinda SHS

Brisbane Airport

Burpengary SS

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Brisbane

CBD

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State School

Airport

State/Community College

Key:

Central Business District

International Baccalaureate

State High School

Motorway

Main Road

Railway CBD

IB

High School PreparationHSP

EQI Office

Calamvale CC

Queensland

Sunshine Coast Brisbane to Sunshine Coast

approx 100km - 1:15 hr drive

Gold Coast

ToowoombaBrisbane to Toowoomba

approx 126km - 1.5 hrs drive

Brisbane to Gold Coast approx 89km – 1 hr drive

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• Queensland All Schools Touch Championship

• District Teacher-Librarian Network Students Essay Competition

• Mission Cup – girls netball

Sport• Swimming• Athletics• Cross country• Touch and oztag• AFL and rugby league• Soccer• Netball

Languages• Japanese

Extracurricular activities• Biennial Arts Excellence Showcase• Music evenings• Sport to district, state and

national levels• Year 6 camp• Active after-school sports program

Competition participation• Fanfare competition for music

ensembles• Brisbane Youth Music Competition • Public speaking competitions,

including LOTE• University of New South Wales

tests • Regional and state academic

competitions – Brainways Challenge

• Rugby league development cup – boys and girls

Special programs• Science and Maths Academy for

academically talented students

• High performance instrumental music, band and choral programs

• Study Tours: school visits by Years 6 and 7 to Japan (biennially), and overseas groups visit annually

• Life skills kitchen/garden program

• Early intervention programs in oral language development

• School-based speech language pathologist to support speech and language development

• Student leadership programs

Welcome to Burpengary State School. Established in 1876, we have a long and proud history of high academic performance, award-winning bands and choirs, and sporting achievement. We are one of Queensland’s larger co-educational primary schools, with an enrolment of over 1000 students. Parents described the teaching as “rigorous and purposeful” during our recent School Review, and 97% of parents and 98% of students agree they are getting a good education (School Opinion Survey, 2013). We are proud of our achievements, our rich cultural activities, and excited by our program of continuous school improvement.

Three reasons to choose Burpengary State School• Strong tradition of academic excellence,

enhanced by a rich cultural focus and sport • Positive and safe learning environment

within an inclusive, caring and respectful school community

• Students are active citizens and engaged learners in lifelong development.

Year established 1876 Phone +61 7 3491 0333Number of students 1000 Fax +61 7 3888 4016Street address 35 Station Road, Burpengary Website burpengass.eq.edu.au QLD 4505, Australia

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Durack State School

Competition participation• Academic competition (ICAS)

in English, maths, spelling and writing

• Choral competitions• Brisbane band competition• Music talent competition

Sport• Gala interschool sports events • Indigenous games• School and district athletics

carnival• School and district cross country

event• District sports representation –

touch football, soccer, league and netball

Languages• EAL/D – English as an Additional

Language/Dialect support program

• German

Extracurricular activities• Active after-school program• Music and Arts program

– Choir – Instrumental music – Multicultural dance

• Chess Club• Science Club• Friendship Club• Religious support programs

(optional) – Christian – Buddhist – Islamic prayer group

• Year 5 camp

Special programs• Multicultural Week – celebration

of culture• Early years oral language program• RoleM project – representations,

oral language, engagement in mathematics

• Special education support program

• SWPBS – School Wide Positive Behaviour Support program

• Student leadership program• Senior schooling scientist in

residence program• XO computer prep program• High school transition program

Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 3714 2666Number of students 533 Fax +61 7 3714 2600Street address 69 Inala Avenue Website durackss.eq.edu.au QLD 4077, Australia

Durack State School offers a rigorous program of academic and cultural excellence within an environment that is safe and respectful. Located in Brisbane’s western suburbs, the school boasts large well-equipped playgrounds and learning areas. The respectful environment of the campus is developed through a whole-school approach based on positive support and explicit instruction. Catering for Prep to Year 6, our school has an onsite kindergarten and strong partnerships with the local community. A main school focus is on the celebration of academic, cultural and sporting successes. Our school expectations are that all students are safe, respectful learners.

Three reasons to choose Durack State School• Our school is located in and reflective of a

vibrant multicultural community, where our largest represented group is Vietnamese

• We are an award-winning school in leadership, multiculturalism, innovation and inclusive education at state and regional levels

• Students engage with technology in a modern, refurbished, whole-school environment.

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Competition participation• International schools’

competitions, primary art, maths, science competitions, dance showcase, chess tournaments, district academic competition (winners three years in a row), district sports (high premiership results)

Sport• Swimming• Athletics• Soccer• Baseball• Touch football• Netball• Basketball• Cricket• Softball • Australian Football League

Languages• Chinese (Mandarin)

Special programs• Academic performance above

state average with leadership in curriculum programs

• Vibrant classroom and instrumental music programs in choral, strings, band and Orffschulwerk instrumental programs

• Enrichment and extension program

• Student technology team• EAL/D program• Learning support programs• Before-and-after-school care and

vacation care program

Extracurricular activities• Extensive music program

including choirs, string groups, concert bands, marimba bands and an extension music program for gifted students

• Extensive extracurricular sporting program including soccer, AFL, cricket, netball, basketball, swimming, cross country, athletics

• Variety of student clubs including chess club, robotics club, Lego club which run during lunch breaks and after school

Jindalee State School is proud of its high academic standards and academic performance. Regarded as a leading school in the field of e-learning, students and staff are committed to our school vision: Creating a clever future today!

This is achieved by engaging students in learning opportunities and experiences which help them develop the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to succeed in the 21st century. All students, staff and community members follow The Jindalee Way by striving to be confident, cooperative, courteous, considerate, conscientious and courageous.

Three reasons to choose Jindalee State School• Extensive e-learning program including one-to-

one laptop classes, BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) laptop or iPad classes

• First-class facilities including extensive sporting facilities and well-developed playground areas, large multi-purpose hall, large modern resource centre, computer laboratory, dedicated English as an Additional Language (EAL/D) teaching room

• High academic standards reflected in NAPLAN results and international competition results.

Year established 1966 Phone +61 7 3725 5777Number of students 900 Fax +61 7 3725 5700Street address 114 Burrendah Road, Jindalee Website jindaleess.eq.edu.au QLD 4074, Australia

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Competition participation• Lego Robotics competition

and Queensland University of Technology

• Rio Tinto International Science competition

• ICAS Academic competitions

Sport• Swimming with PE teacher• Rugby league• Soccer• Tennis school before and after

school day• Swimming school after school day• AFL• Touch football

Languages• Japanese• Language school before and after

school day

• Active Student Council and student leader program

• Science Club• Lego Robotics• Exciting off-site camping program,

Years 4 to 6• Specialist dance and drama

lessons • International Study Tours for

students• International Professional Study

Tours for educators• Links with Queensland University

of Technology, University of Queensland and International House

Special programs• Cultural activities• Sports carnivals (athletics, cross

country, swimming)• Strong links with Mitchelton SHS

(accredited HSP and ISP school)

Extracurricular activities• Instrumental Music Program

(brass, woodwind, strings, percussion)

• Strings orchestra, concert band• Choir ensembles

(junior, senior, boys and performance choir)

• School sport program – summer and winter

• Swimming program

Mitchelton State SchoolYear established 1952 Phone +61 7 3550 2333Number of students 346 Fax +61 7 3354 1747Street address 47 Glen Retreat Road, Mitchelton Website mitcheltss.eq.edu.au QLD 4053, Australia

Mitchelton State School has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to educating students for almost a century and has provided many international students with a quality education and a wonderful cultural experience.

We are committed to developing lifelong learners and each child is encouraged and supported to discover and fulfil their unique potential. Our program offers a rigorous academic program that aims to develop a broad knowledge base and higher order thinking skills complemented by a broad offering of cultural, sporting, personal development and service programs.

We continually aspire for our students to be “Nothing But The Best”.

Three reasons to choose Mitchelton State School• An Independent Public School with a

welcoming school community experienced in the provision of education for international students

• A broad range of facilities on site including swimming pool, tennis courts, large oval and state-of-the-art library

• Within 10km of the city with easy access to public transport.

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Competition participation• Academic competitions in English,

mathematics, computer, spelling, writing and science

• Eisteddfods and Fanfare for instrumental music students

• Area mathematics competition• Interschool sporting competition

Sport• AFL• Football• Netball• Softball• Rugby league• Tee-ball


• High level of sportsmanship and skills

• An active parents and citizens’ committee that conducts out-of-school activities

• Access to high school for enrichment programs

• Camping program for Year 6 students (alternate years beach and bush)

• Homework program

Special programs• Senior leadership program • Instrumental music including

brass, woodwind and strings• Physical Education and Active

After-School Program• Library and advanced technology

skills

Extracurricular activities• Middle School linking programs

with Sunnybank High School including: food technology, drama, maths, science and digital technologies

• Dance program Term 2• Swimming program Term 4 for

Prep to Year 4 students• ‘Early Starters’ program –

pre-prep children• Under 8’s day program• Harmony Day celebration• Active Student Council

Sunnybank State School is a coeducation school of medium size, it caters for Prep to Year 6 students. It has a highly supportive environment with teachers, pastoral coordinators, and support staff working together to offer the students a well-rounded academic and cultural experience. The school enjoys strong links with Sunnybank State High School and Griffith University.

Three reasons to choose Sunnybank State School• Sunnybank caters for a wide range of abilities, many

students come from around the world and enjoy learning English in a supportive environment

• We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, students have many opportunities to take part in sporting and academic events

• The range of cultures in our school helps students to understand and support diversity.

Year established 1963 Phone +61 7 3452 4888Number of students 315 Fax +61 7 3452 4800Street address Eddington Street, Sunnybank Website sunnybanss.eq.edu.au QLD 4109, Australia

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School facilities• State-of-the-art Performing Arts

Complex• Indoor gymnasium, tennis,

basketball and volleyball courts• Industrial standard training and

operational restaurant/café• Three expansive sporting fields• Before-and-after-school care

facilities• Weekly playgroup for 0-4 year old

children

Languages• Chinese (Traditional Mandarin)

Extracurricular activities• Leadership camps• Champion cheerleading teams• Leo Club (Lions Club International)

Tertiary Pathways• Connections with Griffith

University research programs• Guaranteed entry to university

industry-based projects• University-bound learning

programs: - Anatomy and the Science of

Movement - Sport Psychology study in

conjunction with professional trainers in golf, netball, touch football, volleyball and extreme recreational activites

Special programs• Queensland Academies Young

Scholars Program• Selective entry junior secondary: - Academic Excellence Program

- Athletic Development Program• Instrumental and Vocal Music

Program• Vocal groups (choirs, instrumental

bands/groups) • Hospitality Program of Excellence

- professional chef on staff• Award-winning Aeronautics

Program• Literacy Extension Programs• Bring your own electronic device

program (laptops, ipads)

Three reasons to choose Calamvale Community College• High level of student support provided by a caring

international team• Birth to Year 12 college where students

can seamlessly transition from childcare to matriculation

• Strong, established links with Griffith University and other academic institutions providing multiple tertiary pathways for students.

With a focus on academic excellence and enrichment, Calamvale Community College is a unique educational precinct with an on-site kindergarten, junior, middle and senior school campus. At Calamvale Community College, learning is vibrant, student centred and differentiated to ensure that each child achieves to their full potential. Our dedicated and committed teaching and support staff form productive relationships with their students to ensure that students’ academic and welfare needs are well met.

Year established 2002 Phone +61 7 3712 6333Number of students 2230 Fax +61 7 3712 6300Street address 11 Hamish Street, Calamvale Website calamvalecomcoll.eq.edu.au QLD 4116, Australia

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• Indoor gymnasium, swimming pool, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, sporting ovals

Tertiary pathways• Queensland University of

Technology (QUT) partnership programs

- QUT Early START Programs - QUT Engineering - QUT Mathematics C - QUT Art + Design Excellence

Languages• Japanese• Italian

Extracurricular activities• Music programs – orchestras, jazz

and string ensembles, bands, choirs, musicals

• Student representative council• Debating• Social justice, environmental and

magazine committees• Sporting teams• Academic competitions

School facilities• Separate middle and senior

school areas• Performing and visual arts facility• Instrumental music complex• Science and technology

laboratories

Elite programs• Queensland Aviation School of

Excellence• Queensland Golf School of

Excellence• Queensland Tennis School of

Excellence• Football School of Excellence• Art and Design Excellence• Engineering Technology School of

Excellence

Special programs• Arts Excellence• Music Excellence• Dance Excellence• High Achievers and Academic

Achievers (Middle School)

Kelvin Grove State College is only three kilometres from Brisbane city’s CBD. The college is convenient to public transport, adjoins the Kelvin Grove Campus of Queensland University of Technology and is adjacent to Kelvin Grove Urban Village. The college has three campuses – junior, middle and senior, and is part of a unique educational precinct that provides a focus on excellence in learning.

Having one of the first international student programs accredited by EQI means we have well-established, effective support structures for international students, both at school and with homestay families. Our learning program caters for students of different backgrounds, abilities and interests and has the highest level of accreditation with EQI.

Three reasons to choose Kelvin Grove State College• As part of the P-12 college, each of the sub-

schools: junior, middle and senior enjoys the opportunities to excel academically, in sports and the arts

• Experienced and highly-qualified staff experienced in supporting and integrating students with English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) across all subject areas

• Strong and established links with adjoining Queensland University of Technology, Griffith University and other tertiary institutions, providing multiple pathways for students.

Kelvin Grove State CollegeYear established 1875 Phone +61 7 3552 7333Number of students 1860 Fax +61 7 3552 7300Street address L’Estrange Terrace, Kelvin Grove Website kelvingrovesc.eq.edu.au QLD 4059, Australia

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North Lakes State CollegeYear established 2002 Phone +61 7 3482 5555Number of students 2870 Fax +61 7 3482 5500Street address Joyner Circuit, North Lakes Website northlakescollege.eq.edu.au QLD 4509, Australia

Tertiary pathways• Early start university programs

(including University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, University of the Sunshine Coast)

• Engineering pathway link with University of the Sunshine Coast – students get preference if they meet criteria

• Comprehensive vocational education opportunities on and off campus

Languages• Italian is taught from Prep through

to Year 12• Italian Immersion Program in Years

7, 8 and 9

• Theatre sports competitions• Students at North Lakes State

College participate in a range of interschool and recreational sports both on and off campus

Extracurricular activities• School camps in Year 12 (Great

Barrier Reef), Year 9 (Outback), and Year 6 (Gold Coast)

• Instrumental music programs with students participating in choral, strings, concert and stage bands

• Outdoor Education camps

• Italian Sister School exchange

School facilities• Engineering and robotics

laboratory• Hospitality kitchens equipped

with industry-standard appliances• State-of-the-art, air-conditioned

Performing Arts complex• Dance and drama studios

Elite programs• Excellence Program in Golf, with

nationally-ranked golf course• Excellence Program in Basketball• Signature Dance program• Signature Italian Immersion

program• Year 8 and 9 Honours program in

mathematics, science, SOSE and English for highly able students

Special programs• Enrichment and extension

programs• International competitions

and assessment for schools in mathematics, science, English and computing

• ICAS for all Year 4, 6, 8 and 10 students

• Instrumental music competitions• Regional, state and national

robotics competitions• Dance and choir eisteddfods

North Lakes State College is an innovative master-planned college in Queensland, where students have access to state-of-the art learning environments. The college embodies the philosophy of lifelong learning. This journey is reflected in our curriculum, teaching and assessment practices that provide students with skills to achieve individual success.

Three reasons to choose North Lakes State College• Consistently above state and national

minimum standards in academic achievement• Teachers plan learning activities based on

students’ individual needs• Every students’ wellbeing and academic

progress is monitored.

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Tertiary pathways• Tertiary pathways with Australia’s

top ten universities • Professional guidance and career

counselling to develop individual learning pathways

• 100% success for students desiring tertiary placement

• Supporting tertiary scholarship, direct entry and early start programs into universities and technical colleges

Languages• Japanese Year 7 to 12• Chinese (Mandarin) Preparatory to

Year 12• Senior external language exams

including Korean, Polish, French and Italian

• Robotics• Homework Club extension• Performing arts program including

instrumental music program, musical and choirs

• Student leadership program• Excursions and annual camps

School facilities• Swimming pool• 1000-seat school hall• Integrated Learning Centre

including college resource centre and lecture theatre

• Multimedia room• State-of-the-art computer network• All senior students (Years 11-12)

laptop one-to-one environment with network access

Excellence programs• High School Preparation program

for international students• Rigorous curriculum with a focus

on literacy and numeracy ensuring academic success

• English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) targeted support

• Specialist English for EAL/D subject in Years 11-12

• Recognised nationally for our International Ambassadors program, linking school, business and career opportunities

Extracurricular activities• Interschool sporting academies• Chemistry Titration competition• Science, technology, engineering

and mathematics extension programs

Whites Hill State College, located in spacious grounds just eight kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district, presents excellent opportunities for students to gain a truly international experience. With a strong history of international student participation, Whites Hill State College is excellent for an Australian immersion experience within a rigorous academic environment. Academic performance is supported by a highly successful positive behaviour program. The college’s curriculum is enhanced by a range of extracurricular activities, including excursions, music and sports. Whites Hill SC is also home to the High School Preparation program, making us the gateway for English for international students on the south side of Brisbane.

Three reasons to choose Whites Hill State College• Science beyond the classroom through

links to the University of Queensland, Griffith University and Environmental Education Centres including the University of Queenland Heron Island Research Facility

• Offers seamless schooling from Prep through to Year 12 to nurture all stages of a student’s development

• Leaders in literacy programs for international students.

Year established 1957 Phone +61 7 3900 8333Number of students 635 Fax +61 7 3900 8300Street address 138 Burn St, Camp Hill Website whiteshillsc.eq.edu.au QLD 4152, Australia

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Year established 1987 Phone +61 7 3820 1444Number of students 1350 Fax +61 7 3820 1400Street address Windemere Rd, Alexandra Hills Website alexhillshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4161, Australia

Languages• German• Italian• Japanese

School facilities• Automotive workshop• Large dance studios• Film and television editing suite• Sport courts, gym• Science laboratory for senior

investigations• Purpose-built languages centre• International study room

Tertiary pathways• Access to Queensland Minerals

and Energy Academy (QMEA)programs

• Direct entry to Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE diploma courses

• Griffith University scholarship program

• Southbank Institute of Technology diploma courses

• University of Queensland Enhanced Studies Program

Special programs• Mentoring program for high

achieving students• Outstanding Dance program• Industry placement on certificate

courses such as automotive, hospitality, children’s services, aged care and fitness

Extracurricular activities• Dance troupes• International Club• Music ensembles• Debating and public speaking• Environment Club• Drama Club• Specialist sporting programs• Leadership Program• Rotary and Lions youth affiliations• Chess Club

Alexandra Hills State High School, an independent public school, is set amid native vegetation with our own resident koalas. Our school provides a quality education in a technology-rich environment, where students are both challenged and supported.

Experienced, highly-qualified teachers work individually with students of all ability levels, and students are well supported by excellent facilities and equipment. As a member of the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA), our students benefit from industry experience and other programs.

Three reasons to choose Alexandra Hills State High School• Well-established, welcoming school in a

natural bushland setting• High level of student support provided by a

professional team• Richness of school life supported by

extracurricular activities.

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Tertiary pathways• University of Queensland – direct

entry partnership for aerospace studies, engineering

• Griffith University partner school

Languages• Japanese• Mentored external-virtual classes

in German, French, Vietnamese, Chinese (Mandarin) and Italian

Extracurricular activities• Cheerleading• Instrumental program• Specialist vocal groups and

rock band• Writers’ Club• School camps – senior biology/

chemistry (scuba diving)

School facilities• Industry-standard science facility• Creative arts precinct• Film and television editing suite• Dance and drama studio• Industry-standard hospitality

facilities• Modern library and resource

centre

Elite programs• Boeing Enterprise Team

(Technology and Business Excellence)

Special programs• Aerospace• Film and television• Fine arts • Dance and drama studies• Hospitality and tourism• Music-concert band, stage band,

instrumental tuition• Recreation studies• Sporting opportunities (including

interschool competition)

Balmoral State High School offers students “Real Opportunities, Real Outcomes and Real Futures”. Our school enjoys a reputation for genuine excellence in quality education. The school is located five kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district, situated in the leafy green eastern suburbs adjacent to the relaxed precinct of Oxford Street, Bulimba. Our school is the only Queensland school in partnership with Boeing Defence Australia Limited working with scientists and engineers on real world programs.

This partnership delivers a focus on science, technology, business and enterprise.

Three reasons to choose Balmoral State High School• Gateway Aerospace School in partnership with

Boeing Australia Limited, The University of Queensland and Griffith University

• QETI Winner – Outstanding International Student Support. Support and integration, with structured orientation and ongoing opportunities to build friendships with Australian students

• Outstanding Academic Results 21% OP 1-5 (State average 19.96%) 47.3% OP 1-10 (State average 45.65%).

Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 3832 8588Number of students 500 Fax +61 7 3823 8500Street address Cnr Thynne Rd and Lytton Rd, Email [email protected]

Morningside QLD 4170, Australia Website balmoralshs.eq.edu.au

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Tertiary pathways• Access to Queensland Minerals

and Energy Academy scholarships• Direct entry to Metropolitan South

Institute of TAFE diploma courses• Griffith University scholarship

program• Southbank Institute of Technology

diploma courses• University of Queensland

Unimathematics• Queensland University of

Technology Engineering• Griffith University partnership

school• Business certificates

Languages• French• Italian• German• Modern Greek• Japanese

Extracurricular activities• Music programs – instrumental,

symphony orchestra, concert band and concert and chamber choirs

• Drama, dance, vocal and stage productions

• Sporting competition within the GPS and QGSSSA

School facilities• Business education centre• Performing arts and music complex• Science laboratories• Visual arts study• Technology and design centre• Indoor sports centre, general-

purpose oval and sporting fields• Rowing shed

Special programs• Aerospace studies – direct entry

into University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology

• Engineering partnership with HATCH Engineering – real-life experience and mentoring of staff and students

• English extension• Built environment – Thomas Adsett

partnership – real-life architectural mentoring and experience

• Fast-track mathematics• Fast-track science

Brisbane State High School is a selective-entry high school whose graduates comprise a large portion of Brisbane’s leading academic and business communities.

Brisbane State High School aims to empower the individual to strive for excellence in the pursuit of their goals by providing them with multiple opportunities to excel in academic, cultural and sporting arenas.

Three reasons to choose Brisbane State High School• Selective entry, commitment to excellence

in academic, cultural and sporting activities• Focus on university entry• The only state school that competes in the

prestigious statewide sporting competitions of Greater Public School Association (GPS) and the Queensland Girls’ Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA).

Year established 1921 Phone +61 7 32914111Number of students 2500 Fax +61 7 32914100Street address 150 Vulture St, South Brisbane Website statehigh.com.au QLD 4101, Australia

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Tertiary pathways• Specialised academic pathways to

university delivered at school• University of Queensland:

credit recognition program in mathematics

• Griffith University guaranteed entry programs in mathematics and science including biomedical science (pre-medical degree)

• Study at University program offered by local universities

Languages• German• Japanese

Extracurricular activities• Drum line• Kokoda Challenge• Opti-Minds• Variety of musical bands• Ski trip• World Challenge

School facilities• Kinesiology and bioscience facility• Specialist music rooms• Fully-equipped gymnasium• Only Australian secondary school

to have nationally-accredited Academy program in touch football

• Football teachers accredited with Asia B coaching licence

Elite programs• Brisbane Academy of Science,

offering guaranteed university entry and credit on completion, including Bachelor of Biomedical Science

• Accelerated Honours in Mathematics Academy program, offering guaranteed university entry and credit upon completion

• Sporting Academy programs – football (soccer), rugby league, touch football, netball

Special programs• English extension• Music extension program• Certificate III in Fitness

Cavendish Road State High School embodies the proud traditions of one of Brisbane’s first public high schools and enjoys a strong reputation for high quality education. Students enjoy an extensive range of subjects, including exclusive accelerated academic and sporting excellence programs. Situated in the leafy inner southern suburbs, the school is close to universities, Brisbane’s central business district and major shopping centres. Public transport is readily available, with students enrolling from across the southern and bayside suburbs. Cavendish Road’s motto, “Nil Sine Pulvere, Nil Praeter Optima” “Nothing Without Effort, Nothing But the Best”, is reflected in our core values of courtesy, cooperation, consideration, commitment and challenge. Our vision is to achieve and celebrate success through a commitment to individual excellence.

Three reasons to choose Cavendish Road State High School• University subjects taught in school• Programs for gifted students, including

science, mathematics, music extension and english extension

• Academies for Football Excellence, with partners in Australia’s A-League.

Year established 1952 Phone +61 7 3394 0777Number of students 1263 Fax +61 7 3394 0700Street address Cnr Holland Rd and Cavendish Rd, Website cavroadshs.eq.edu.au Holland Park QLD 4121, Australia

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Tertiary pathways• Early start university programs

provide university credit in Year 12 in specific faculties at:

- University of Queensland - QUT - Griffith University - University of Southern

Queensland - Queensland University of

Technology - Confucius Institute Immersion

Programs

Languages• Chinese (Mandarin)• German• Spanish (beginner)

Extracurricular activities• Award-winning bands and choirs• Debating and public speaking• Great camps program – Year 10

camp, biology, music, geography• Row with Centenary Rowing Club• Musicals every year – join in!• Sporting teams• Academic competitions

School facilities• Industry-standard arts theatre

and auditorium provide for elite performances and sound and lighting training

• World-class indoor sports centre for basketball, soccer, volleyball

• Specialist dance, music and film and new media studios

• Modern library/IT centre is the heart of the school

Elite programs• Excellence drama program with

industry partner• Highly-acclaimed instrumental

music program• University of Queensland Science

Ambassadors’ Program• Confucius Classroom – Mandarin • Chinese (Mandarin) 7-12

Special programs• Individual acceleration programs

in science, business and the arts• Extension science and

mathematics programs from Year 7 • Music extension program• Innovative business programs

including simulations and links to industry

• Certificate courses delivered on campus include fitness, volunteering, IT, art, business

• Laptops for all Year 11 and 12

Welcome to Centenary High State High School. We are an innovative academic school located in the western suburbs of Brisbane, with easy access to the University of Queensland. We are dedicated to supporting all students to meet high expectations and to excel academically through high standards of teaching and opportunities for acceleration, including an extensive university links program. Students take part in a wide range of cultural, sporting and extracurricular activities in both the world-class school facilities and the community, consistently winning awards for their performances. Our students receive individual support and care on our multi-cultural campus as they strive for excellence.

Three reasons to choose Centenary State High School• High quality curriculum and outcomes,

through a wide range of subjects, delivered by expert teachers

• State-of-the-art world-class facilities in a natural bush setting

• Students carefully matched to supportive local community homestay families.

Year established 1999 Phone +61 7 3373 4555Number of students 1250 Fax +61 7 3373 4500Street address 1 Moolanda St, Jindalee Website centenaryshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4074, Australia

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School facilities• Language laboratory• Video conferencing facilities• State-of-the-art gymnasium• School farm• Rugby and soccer fields• Creative arts precinct• Industry-standard film and media

facilities• Industry-standard dance, drama

and music industry resources

Tertiary pathways• Griffith University, University of

Queensland and Queensland University of Technology – early admission, early enrolment

• Griffith University Conservatorium of Music – early enrolment

Languages• French• Japanese• Chinese (Mandarin)

Extracurricular activities• Educational, cultural and sporting

tours to Europe, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Japan, Noumea, China, Snowy Mountains and Lady Elliot Island

• Choir, drama club and dance teams

• 14 music ensembles• Debating and public speaking• Reef guardian and deforestACTION

programs• Photography, film and TV club

Elite programs• Excellence programs in the

creative arts and languages• Excellence program in science

technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)

• Excellence programs in football, volleyball and touch football

• Asian Language Centre of Excellence, Confucius Classrooms

Special programs• Marine science• Agriculture, animal husbandry,

agricultural mechanics• Film and new media• Individualised English as an

Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) tutoring

• Science research and technology• Surfing• Sport officiating

Welcome to Cleveland District State High School, a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS), the only school in the Redlands with international accreditation and one of South East Queensland’s most popular schools.

At Cleveland High, you will be part of an established school with a caring staff devoted to the creation of a safe supportive environment where all students are valued, individual differences are respected and international students are welcomed. Our students are encouraged to achieve their personal best, develop a strong work ethic and extend their talents in as many ways as possible. With extensive co-curricular opportunities, Cleveland High students are challenged to develop their academic, sporting and cultural talents.

Three reasons to choose Cleveland District State High School• Excellence programs in Languages,

the Arts and Bayside Sport Academy• Accredited with Council of

International Schools• Ideal location with easy access to

the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and beautiful North Stradbroke Island.

Year established 1956 Phone +61 7 3824 9222Number of students 1712 Fax +61 7 3824 9200Street address Russell St, Cleveland Website clevdistshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4163, Australia

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• Agricultural farm • Dance, drama and recording

studios• Indoor sports centre, sporting

ovals, tennis courts• Professional catering kitchens• Library and Information

Communication Centre• Extensive access to laptops

Tertiary pathways• Links with University of

Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, Conservatorium of Music

Languages• Chinese (Mandarin)• French• German• Japanese• Spanish

• Instrumental music ensembles – strings, symphonic, concert, percussion, orchestra

• Vocal and guitar program• Specialised sporting interest clubs• Performing arts

– music, drama, dance• Agricultural farm teams• Annual ski trips and study tours• School camps

– Year 7, 9 and 11• Cultural celebrations

– Multicultural Day• School dances

School facilities• State-of-the-art science and

laboratory centre

Elite programs• Soccer and tennis excellence• Outstanding dance excellence• Design and built environment

excellence

Special programs• Exceptional mathematics and

science• Dedicated and extensive gifted

and talented programs• Highly-acclaimed instrumental

music program and youth orchestra

• Award-winning student leadership• eLearning immersion excellence

Extracurricular activities• Chess club and debating teams• The Kokoda Challenge

– 96 km and 48 km trek

Corinda State High School is one of Brisbane’s leading co-educational public schools. It is conveniently located in a beautiful, leafy setting in the western suburbs of Brisbane, just 20 minutes by train from the city centre. At Corinda students are encouraged to achieve personal excellence in their academic endeavours, behaviour and appearance. This school accommodates a broad range of talents and skills and encourages students to perform at their optimum level whether it be in the academic arena, the arts, on the sporting fields or out in the community volunteering. Corinda State High School offers an extensive curriculum designed to challenge and extend students in their academic and personal growth. The International Program at Corinda plays an important role with our student body as we recognise our place in the global community. Corinda State High School lives and breathes its vision – “To Exceed Your Expectations”!

Three reasons to choose Corinda State High School• Central location, safe environment

and a caring and friendly community with three dedicated international staff members

• Strong academic focus, broad range of subjects offered with each student assigned an Academic Coach to optimise learning

• Strong and established partnerships with high-performing Queensland universities providing multiple and accelerated pathways for students.

Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 3379 0222Number of students 1610 Fax +61 7 3379 6958Street address 46 Pratten St, Corinda Website corindashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4075, Australia

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Extracurricular activities• Sporting and cultural excursions

interstate and overseas• Instrumental music ensembles

– seven different bands and orchestras

• Science field trips – marine ecosystems

• Overseas tours including World Challenge to Borneo

• Access to representative sport in Years 8, 9 and 10

School facilities• Film and television studio • Indoor sport centre • Beach volleyball courts and

swimming pool• State-of-the-art auditorium• Commercial kitchen and

restaurant• International student centre

Tertiary pathways• University of Queensland

Enhanced Studies program• START Queensland University of

Technology program• Griffith University Early Start to

Tertiary Studies program

Languages• German• Japanese• Senior external language exams

Elite programs • Craigslea Volleyball Academy• Craigslea Signature Music Program • Craigslea Excellence in Science

Program

Special programs• Instrumental music

– woodwind, brass, strings and percussion

• School choirs • Student leadership program• Musical theatre productions• Hospitality industry training and

restaurant• Subject tutorials• English as an Additional

Language/Dialect (EAL/D) support

Craigslea State High School has an excellent reputation for high academic standards, with a genuine commitment among staff, students and homestay families to ensure our international students enjoy the highest quality study experience. We are centrally located close to the city, with easy access to both the Sunshine and Gold Coasts.

Craigslea has a long established international program, with past students having very high satisfaction levels with teachers and homestay families (100% of past students say that they would recommend the program).

Our school provides a quality education where students are both challenged and supported in a well-ordered, caring environment. Experienced and highly-qualified teachers work individually with students of all ability levels.

Three reasons to choose Craigslea State High School• International student program with

personalised academic and wellbeing mentoring including English language teaching and support

• Leading science programs including specialist marine biology programs visiting the Great Barrier Reef

• Extensive music performance program, including tours

Craigslea State High SchoolYear established 1975 Phone +61 7 3326 5222Number of students 920 Fax +61 7 3326 5200Street address Hamilton Rd, West Chermside Website craigsleshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4132, Australia

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Enhanced Studies program (university subjects studied during Year 12)

• START Queensland University of Technology (university subjects studied during Year 12)

• STEP Program – Southbank TAFE Tertiary Entrance program

Languages• German• German extension• Indonesian

Extracurricular activities• School camps

– Year 8, Year 11 leadership camp, subject camps – biology, languages, drama, instrumental music

• Overseas exchanges• Annual ski trip• FG radio station• Kokoda Challenge

School facilities• Fully operational school farm• Modern 350-seat auditorium

facility providing a venue for a range of performance, lecture and community events, as well as a large, multipurpose hall

• State-of-the-art ICT facilities, including a one-to-one laptop program

Elite programs• Elite tennis program• Academic extension programs• Internationally-acclaimed

instrumental and choral music program

Special programs• Agriculture• German immersion program• Award-winning instrumental and

choral music program – 23 ensembles involving over 400 students

• School equestrian team• Greater Brisbane School Sport

membership

Ferny Grove State High School provides high quality opportunities for students to develop and excel in academic, cultural, sporting and citizenship spheres.

The school curriculum is broad, enabling students to engage in studies which are of interest to them, and preparing them for further study or employment. Students are encouraged to participate in the many extracurricular activities offered to extend their personal development as active and informed young people, contributing to a healthy and harmonious global society.

Set in a beautiful bushland setting just 12 kilometres from the centre of Brisbane city, the school is recognised for its strong traditional values which are embedded in a caring and supportive environment.

Three reasons to choose Ferny Grove State High School• High quality experiences in academic,

citizenship, cultural, artistic and sporting pursuits

• Extensive use of information communication technologies for learning, including a one-to-one laptop program

• Specialist programs for instrumental and choral music, languages, tennis and agricultural studies

Year established 1980 Phone +61 7 3550 5777Number of students 1430 Fax +61 7 35505700Street address McGinn Rd, Ferny Grove Website fernygroveshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4055, Australia

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Tertiary pathways• CISCO Networking Academy• Extension studies and course

credit (University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology)

• Music Extension (Queensland Conservatorium of Music)

• Queensland College of Art• Griffith Film School• Royal Queensland Aero Club

Languages• Chinese (Mandarin) (Years 7–12)• Spanish (Years 7–12)• Opportunities to study

community languages• Spanish Academy accredited by

Spanish Ministry of Education

Extracurricular activities• Chess and mathematics clubs• Concert, stage, strings, percussion

and brass bands• Debating and public speaking• Interact community service club• Interschool sport• National and international cultural

tours and concerts• School musical

School facilities• Confucius Institute Classroom• Dance and art studios with a

pottery kiln• Extensive sporting facilities• Film and television editing suite• Flight simulator• Library resource centre • Performance and lecture theatre• Science and CISCO laboratories

Special programs• Aviation studies to qualify for a

private pilot’s licence• CISCO Networking Academy• Engineering• English as an Additional Language

/Dialect• Full arts program • International Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme offering direct entry to universities in Australia and overseas

• Robotics/Mechatronics• Spanish immersion (Years 7–10)• Council of International Schools

(CIS) accreditation• International Student Program

accreditation• NEAS (National English Language

Teaching Accreditation Scheme) intensive English accreditation

Indooroopilly State High School offers excellence in teaching that promotes academic, cultural and sporting success. Located close to the University of Queensland, the school fosters strong tertiary links. At Indooroopilly High, students enjoy excellent facilities and learn in a spacious environment enhanced by trees and beautiful gardens. The school is well serviced by nearby public transport and has offered quality homestays to international students for more than 20 years. A non-uniform school, Indooroopilly has the feeling of a university campus with a culture of strong academic achievement.

Three reasons to choose Indooroopilly State High School• Quality education that offers early admission to the

University of Queensland and other Brisbane tertiary institutions

• An International Baccalaureate World School, providing special benefits and opportunities for international studies and tertiary pathways

• English language support provided by highly-qualified English as an Additional Language/Dialect teachers in all curriculum areas.

Year established 1954 Phone +61 7 3327 8333Number of students 1236 Fax +61 7 3327 8300Street address Ward St, Indooroopilly Website indoorooshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4068, Australia

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Tertiary pathways• Over 95% of students annually

gain access to university courses• Kedron’s university scholarship

winners include international students

• Pathways to TAFE programs

Languages• Chinese (Mandarin)• Japanese• French• Spanish

Extracurricular activities• Chess• Writers’ club• Debating• Student council• Student community charity group

– Interact• Sporting competitions• Music competitions• Camps and excursions

School facilities• Indoor sports stadium• Business education centre• Extensive computer laboratories• Music laboratory with recording

facilities• Spacious science laboratories

Special programs• Music ensembles, concert bands,

orchestra, music extension, chorale groups, harp program

• Infuse: music industry program• EAL/D support• Hospitality program, providing

students with industry experience• Laptop program• Vocational education and training

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Kedron State High School is a traditional, academic, disciplined school with a long history of scholastic excellence. Situated six kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district, Kedron State High School is characterised by strong academic outcomes, which are consistently above state average, and highly professional and dedicated teachers.

Kedron State High School hosts the only English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) unit in Brisbane North, and offers an extensive range of cultural, sporting and extracurricular programs. Students at Kedron State High School consistently live up to its motto – “To Strive is to Shine”.

Three reasons to choose Kedron State High School• An extensive and accomplished music

program and science program• Highly experienced, caring and supportive

international program and English as an Additional Language/Dialect staff

• Our multicultural campus is accepting and welcoming of people from all over the world.

Year established 1956 Phone +61 7 3630 3333

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Tertiary pathways• Most of Kenmore’s students

further their education at universities, including the University of Queensland, the University of Technology and Griffith University

• Extension studies program in partnership with the University of Queensland and the Queensland University of Technology

• Students can undertake university subjects while at school

Languages• German• German extension• Japanese

Extracurricular activities• Instrumental music – symphonic

band, string ensembles, choir• Leos Community Service Club• Camps• Debating and public speaking• Wide range of sports

School facilities• State-of-the-art science facility • Networked laptops for all senior

students• Film and television studio and

green room• Modern performing and visual arts

centre• Activities centre

Elite programs• University-level science and

mathematics• Accelerated mathematics program• Elite athletes support program • Mentoring program for gifted

students

Special programs• Laptop program for Year 9, 10, 11

and 12• Information, Communication and

Education (ICE) laptop program for Year 7, 8 and 9

• Zenith program (accelerated studies) Year 7, 8, 9 and 10

• Music Extension (MEX) program Year 7, 8 and 9

• German Immersion (GIEP)

Kenmore State High School is a well-regarded Independent Public School in the western suburbs of Brisbane. It is one of the highest performing academic schools in Queensland. Its high quality academic reputation is further enhanced by the outstanding extracurricular programs and links to the University of Queensland, Griffith University and the Queensland University of Technology.

Kenmore State High School is situated within ten kilometres of the central business district, close to the University of Queensland in the leafy suburbs of Brisbane. The diverse mix of international students are cared for in the school with a strong emphasis on the values of belonging, partnerships, integrity, excellence and learning. These values allow Kenmore to live up to its motto, “Education for Life”.

Three reasons to choose Kenmore State High School• Kenmore SHS has very strong academic

results. In 2013 88% of the entire Year 12 cohort was eligible to receive an OP. Of those students, 25% received an OP1-5, 58% received an OP1-10 and 83% received an OP1-15. In 2013 international students received places in dentistry, engineering, business and architecture

• Kenmore SHS offers a very broad variety of subjects and activities

• Kenmore SHS actively celebrates cultural diversity and is a pleasant, welcoming environment in which to learn.

Year established 1972 Phone +61 7 3327 1555

Number of students 1650 Fax +61 7 3327 1500

Street address 60 Aberfeldy St, Kenmore Website kenmoreshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4069, Australia

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School facilities• New and refurbished science

facilities• Trade training centre• Performing arts complex• Industrial kitchens• Tennis and basketball courts• Fully networked, wireless internet

access in all classrooms

Tertiary pathways• Queensland University of

Technology (QUT) START Program• TAFE Certificate courses based at

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Special Programs• Excellence in business• High School Preparation (HSP)

Centre – NEAS accredited• English for EAL/D Learners OP

subject• Laptop program

Extracurricular activities• SPARQ-Ed- Yr11/12 opportunity to

work with scientists• UQ Science Ambassador Program• Mentors• Technology crew• Public speaking competitions• Constitutional convention

competition• Ecoman competition• Leos service club• MADD night

Mitchelton State High School – small enough to care and big enough to excel. With excellent teaching staff, student support and modern technology, your child will be given every opportunity to achieve his or her goals. Mitchie is a student and community focused school that offers a broad academic curriculum with a traditional academic pathway. We also cater to those who want a vocational pathway. Senior classes are small. Therefore, students have access to more teacher time. Our core school values are participation, accountability and respect. These create an environment that is welcoming and supportive of international students, encouraging them to become an integral part of the school. Mitchelton State High School is located in the north-west of Brisbane, only nine kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD and is well serviced by public transport. Remember, Mitchelton State High School – small enough to care and big enough to excel.

Three reasons to choose Mitchelton State High School• Strong academic outcomes –

since 2006, 89% of OP eligible international students received OP1-15

• Flexible pathways including university links to provide more choices for students

• Highly trained, supportive international team.

Year established 1956 Phone +61 7 3550 1111Number of students 400 Fax +61 7 3550 1100Street address 754 Samford Rd, Mitchelton Website mitcheltonshs.eq.edu.au

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Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 3291 5222Number of students 1030 Fax +61 7 3291 5200Street address 42 Loreburn St, Mt Gravatt Website mtgravattshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4122, Australia

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School facilities• Well-equipped facilities for

technology, science, art, construction, engineering, sports and performing arts

• Brand new state-of-the-art Year 7 building

• Fully automated resource centre• One-to-one laptop program in

Years 8–12 (all students receive a laptop computer)

Tertiary pathways• Partnership with Griffith University• School offers tertiary courses• Early university entry for Year 12


Extracurricular activities• Interschool and social sport• School music program (band,

ensembles, choir) and public performances

• Students are encouraged to participate in a range of competitions (e.g. mathematics, science and English)

• School musical • lnternational after-school study

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Special programs• Academic extension program

– Academic Edge• Griffith University’s Excellence

Expo Competition, which includes extension activities using outside mentors

• Public speaking competitions – Rostrum Voice of Youth, Legacy Plain English Competition and Apex

• High School Public Speaking Competition and advanced mathematics programs run through Canberra University

• Debating competitions run by the Queensland Debating Union

• ‘Evening of Eminence’ (Year 9)

Mount Gravatt State High School is located in the southern suburbs of Brisbane, about ten kilometres from the city centre. It is well serviced by public transport, and is close to universities and TAFE institutes.

Currently, the school enrolment of 1030 is diversely multicultural, representing over 50 different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Mount Gravatt State High School has a strong academic tradition and its motto, “Digna Petamus”, means “Let Us Seek Worthy Things”.

Three reasons to choose Mount Gravatt State High School• Consistently high OP results, 98% of Year

12 graduates in 2013 received an offer to a university

• OP 1-5 results consistently higher than the state average

• NAPLAN results consistently well above the Queensland average.

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• Modern science centre, with specialised chemistry, physics and biology facilities

• Multi-level brand new Year 7 building

Tertiary pathways

• Link programs with the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University

• Access to specialist personal and career development programs

Languages

• French• Chinese (Mandarin)

Special programs• Marine and aquatic practices• Agricultural science program,

incorporating school farm• Engineering, furnishing

construction and hospitality certificate courses

• Additional EAL/D support provided in a purpose-built international student centre

School facilities

• New Trade Training Academy, specialising in engineering

• Modern innovative technology facilities

• Multimedia, film and television studio

• Dance and performance auditorium

Elite programs

• Engineering excellence program• Development programs in touch

football and volleyball• Cultural development programs

incorporating dance, drama and music

• Extension mathematics, science, information technology, instrumental music

• Modern science centre with specialised chemistry, physics, and biology facilities

Extracurricular activities

• Exciting international camps and tour program

• Senior marine studies excursions• Access to interschool sport,

musical and cultural programs• Agricultural shows throughout

South East Queensland• Performing arts, dance

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Rochedale State High School is conveniently located on the southern boundary of Brisbane city, with direct transport links to Brisbane’s central business district (20 minutes). The school is situated on expansive land surrounded by trees, native birds and other wildlife. As such, Rochedale State High School enjoys a natural environment, while being only 45 minutes from the surf beaches and golden sands of the Gold Coast. With a school population of 1250 students and no more than 30 international students, attendance at Rochedale State High School offers a quality education with an emphasis on learning and support for the individual.

Three reasons to choose Rochedale State High School• Focus on individual student development

in a program that features international students from a broad selection of nations

• High level of student support provided by experienced and friendly staff

• Carefully selected, quality homestay families in a caring and friendly community.

Year established 1983 Phone +61 7 3340 0400Number of students 1250 Fax +61 7 3340 0444Street address Priestdale Rd, Rochedale Website rochedaleshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4123, Australia Email [email protected]

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Year established 1963 Phone +61 7 3323 8111Number of students 580 Fax +61 7 3323 8100Street address Boorman St, Sunnybank Website sunnybanshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4109, Australia

Elite programs• Mathematics extension• Science extension program and

science expo• Individualised support for state

and national athletes• Sports excellence; track and field• Music with specialist instructors

Special programs• Early Childhood and Community

Studies• Track and field excellence program• Drama, fashion and creative arts• Film and new media• Extensive vocational education

certificate program

Tertiary pathways• Access to specialist personal and

career development programs• Early entry to Brisbane universities

and TAFE institutes• Student support scholarships

application • University experience days for all

year levels• TAFE Queensland and University

joint programs and direct entry

Languages• Chinese (Mandarin)• Japanese

Extracurricular activities• Student leadership activities

(conferences, camps, programs and student roles)

• Instrumental music • Science, astronomy, rocketry

programs and crystal growing competition

• Public speaking• Student trips – cruises, China and

snow skiing

School facilities• Auditorium • Performance areas• Sports hall for badminton,

basketball and table tennis• Gymnasium • Athletics facilities• Close proximity to major transport

routes, business, community and universities

Sunnybank State High School is a vibrant, high achieving school, located in the multicultural suburb of Sunnybank, to the south of Brisbane City. Our school caters to a wide range of student abilities, and has enjoyed an outstanding history of success in academic, vocational and sporting programs. Our school vision of “Many Ways to Excellence” underpins the diverse talents of students and staff across all fields of endeavour. Student achievement is based on the principles of “knowing yourself”, “linking with others” and “making a difference in our world”. The student leadership program is committed to the development of confident and positive young people who leave our school ready to take their place in their society.

Three reasons to choose Sunnybank State High School• Extensive history of academic and

sporting success• Extended science and track and field

athletics• Innovative teachers, strong

relationships in caring and supportive student programs.

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• New science laboratories• Trade Training Centre for

electrotechnology, renewable energy and engineering

• New indoor sports centre

Tertiary pathways• Student for semester program

– Griffith University, Bond University, Queensland University of Technology and University of Queensland

• Griffith University – direct entry • TAFE – direct entry


Extracurricular activities• Instrumental music program and

choir• Clubs – chess, graphic design,

climbing and mathematics• Art excellence and art academy• Debating and public speaking • Theatrical and dramatic

presentations

School facilities• Australia’s first unique leadership

training centre• State-of-the-art performing arts

centre• Independent learning centre• Film and television editing suites• Industrial technology facility

Elite programs• The Gap Outdoor Adventure

and Leadership Studies (GOALS)

Special programs• Drama, music, film and television• Graphics and visual art• Industrial skills• Information processing and

technology• Accelerated music program• Mandarin Chinese extension

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The Gap State High School’s focus is “educating the whole person in a supportive local school community”. The school boasts a strong tradition of academic, cultural, citizenship and sporting excellence. Located at the foothills of beautiful Mt Coot-tha, the school is just 15 minutes by bus from Brisbane’s central business district. There are modern facilities and a unique leadership training centre, with 24 adventure challenge activities, an impressive performing arts centre and extensive computing facilities. A new multimillion dollar indoor sports centre has just been opened. English as an Additional Language/Dialect students can extend their English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with lessons conducted by qualified Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teachers.

Three reasons to choose The Gap State High School• Strong tradition of academic excellence in a

supportive school community• Beautiful landscaped grounds with modern

computer, arts and sporting facilities and programs

• Unique leadership, adventure and personal development programs, with a state-of-the-art adventure training centre.

Year established 1959 Phone +61 7 3511 3888Number of students 1100 Fax +61 7 3511 3800Street address 1020 Waterworks Rd, The Gap Website thegapshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4061, Australia

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• Interschool sport – district premiership teams in summer and winter competitions

• Lions Youth of the Year• School bands

School facilities• Newly refurbished state-of-

the-art e-learning centre/ library, with interactive and wireless technology

• Multimillion dollar sports complex and sport facilities

• New specialised language centre• Specialist facilities for art,

technology, languages and science

• Business education centres• Student–computer ratio of 1:1

Elite programs• Excellence Program in Art• Excellence Program in Drama• Excellence Program in

Mathematics• Excellence Program in Science

Special programs• Direct pathways in accounting,

business and law to Queensland University of Technology

• Gifted and Talented programs• EAL/D• Horticulture

Extracurricular activities• Artsfest, drama and musicals• Public speaking and debating• Multicultural celebrations

Yeronga State High School is a truly international school that embodies its core values of quality, harmony and sustainability. With students originating from over 50 countries, it offers multiple opportunities to excel in a harmonious, disciplined and inclusive environment. The school community is very proud of its long history of academic excellence and wide range of sporting and cultural pursuits. While still honouring its traditions, Yeronga has embraced the technological advances of the 21st century, with a stronger e-learning focus and technologies embedded throughout the curriculum. Our strong partnerships with universities, business and industry allow opportunities for acceleration into formal tertiary study.

Three reasons to choose Yeronga State High School• An international educational experience

offering highly specialised English language and literacy immersion

• Proven strong history of academic excellence with a wide and diverse curriculum range

• Located directly on the train line, five kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district.

Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 3249 1400Number of students 605 Fax +61 7 3892 2118Street address 159 Villa St, Yeronga Website yerongashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4104, Australia

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Tertiary pathways• Early start partnerships

with universities – Queensland University of Technology, University of Queensland and Griffith University

• Accelerated subject pathways offering diploma study and guaranteed university entrance

• Partnerships with TAFE institutes – off-campus enrolments in diverse vocational qualifications

Languages• German• Japanese• Chinese (Mandarin)• Vietnamese

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CairnsAbout CairnsCairns is a friendly international city renowned for its tourist attractions and proximity to spectacular environmental areas.Cairns is extremely well placed to benefit from the region’s dynamic and increasing population, a thriving and growing economy, and well-established local infrastructure. Cairns has a diverse industry base encompassing domestic and international tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, mining, fishing and information technology.

Places of interest Some of the region’s many attractions include:• the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding islands • spectacular mountain views from the Atherton Tablelands• the Mossman Gorge, which is noted for its waterfalls and crystal

clear swimming pools• the Daintree World Heritage listed rainforest• Cape Tribulation, the most northern point of Australia.

Tertiary education providers in the Cairns region• Central Queensland University (CQU)• Ecotourism study faculties located in the rainforest• James Cook University (JCU)• TAFE Queensland – North.

Highlights• Cairns is the cosmopolitan gateway to Tropical

North Queensland.• The Cairns International Airport is located only ten minutes drive

north of the city centre and the Cairns Cruise Terminal. The airport is serviced by a number of international airlines, as well as domestic and regional carriers.

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Special programs• Early Childhood Practices• Environmental Studies• Technology• Music – choirs and instrumental

(brass, woodwind, strings, percussion)

• Chess Club• Student support programs• Student leadership• Outside School-Hours Care

Program• Swimming program

• Physical education program• Interschool sporting programs• After-School Care program

Extracurricular activities• Student council and student

leadership• School camps and excursions• Music camps• Student tour to Japan• Swimming club

Edge Hill State School prides itself on the standards it sets and the values it upholds. Our curriculum offers each individual, opportunities and challenges, with a range of extracurricular activities enabling students to expand their learning horizons and develop individual skills. We maintain exceptional facilities and resources in attractive grounds in which our students can learn and play. We foster a lifelong love of learning and ensure every day, in every classroom, every student is learning and achieving.

At Edge Hill State School we celebrate diversity, develop critical thinking and creativity and honour the values of responsibility and respect. We aim to equip our students to be responsible global citizens in a sustainable world, today and into the future.

Three reasons to choose Edge Hill State School• High academic standards• Exciting and innovative school

curriculum with a focus on international education

• A safe, supportive school environment.

Year established 1940 Phone +61 7 4037 9555Number of students 1060 Fax +61 7 4032 1164Street address 254 Pease Street, Edge Hill Website edgehillss.eq.edu.au QLD 4870, Australia

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Sport• Cross country• Athletics• AFL• Rugby league• Netball• Soccer• Basketball• Swimming• Aerobics• Touch football• Futsal


Special programs• Parent Education• Student support programs• Student leadership• Outside School Care program

Competition participation• Premier’s Reading Challenge• Writers’ competition• Chess competition• Lego robotics• Interschool sports

Extracurricular activities• Performing arts program and

drama club • School band and choir • Instrumental music program• Gardening club• Bike bus• Student Council in place to

support students with gifts and talents

• Young scholars• Activity clubs• Hot shot tennis• Cheer leading• Piano lessons• Music camps• School camps

Trinity Beach State School is a community of learners, committed to innovation and led by a united vision for professional excellence. We believe in engaging children in learning experiences that foster their independence, creativity and the connectedness needed in today’s world and our global future. Our school offers students access to a range of specialist academic programs and extension co-curricular activities – including sport, instrumental music and language studies.

Building independent, inspired, life-long learners who demonstrate respect and a sense of responsibility is the core focus of Trinity Beach State School.

Our mission is to “Engage young minds to meet the challenges of the future by offering unique world-class education programs form the early years to university and beyond”.

Three reasons to choose Trinity Beach State School• Strong inclusive multicultural

community• Focus on explicit teaching and

learning• Our belief is “every student

matters every day and can be a high achiever”.

Year established 1979 Phone +61 7 4057 1444Number of students 891 Fax +61 7 4057 1400Street address Wewak Street, Trinity Beach Website trinitybeachss.eq.edu.au QLD 4879, Australia

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Special programs• Centre of Excellence – choral music, dance, drama,

technical theatre and visual arts• VET Qualification Certificates I, II

and III• International Baccalaureate

Diploma• Aerospace studies• Marine and aquatic studies• Multimedia studies• Recreational and tourism studies• Photo-imaging studies

School facilities• Performing arts centre • Swimming pool • Recording studios • Community hall • Sports complex• 150–seat auditorium• Modern refurbished library • Laboratories –

nine science laboratories, 14 computer laboratories, two multimedia laboratories

Tertiary pathways• James Cook University • Tropical North Queensland TAFE

– TAFE secondary courses• Bond University – scholarship

Languages• Japanese• Chinese (Mandarin)• IB Italian• Italian

Extracurricular activities• Centre of Artistic Design

fashion parade• Dance and drama evenings • Swimming and athletics carnivals• Instrumental music and

school musicals• Charity events• Scuba diving courses (PADI

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Cairns State High School is a comprehensive high school located in the heart of Cairns. The school has an enviable reputation for academic excellence complemented by outstanding achievements in music, performing arts, visual arts and sport. As a learning community, we offer high quality, dynamic and innovative programs that encourage all students to achieve their full potential in a rapidly changing global world. These programs are underpinned by the school’s traditional values and lead to a broad range of academic and vocational pathways. Cairns High embraces and acknowledges the cultural diversity of our student body which is drawn from the wider Cairns region and includes students from a range of countries.

Three reasons to choose Cairns State High School• The school’s philosophy and objectives are

based on traditional values and the latest innovations

• There is a range of sensitive and responsive student services including English as an Additional Language/Dialect support

• A commitment to developing internationalism across the school.

Year established 1917 Phone +61 7 40503033Number of students 1450 Fax +61 7 4051 5972Street address Cnr Sheridan St and Upward St Website cairnsshs.eq.edu.au Cairns QLD 4870, Australia

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Tertiary pathways• Academic alliance with James

Cook University• Pathways to Tropical North

Queensland Institute of TAFE• Promotion of and assistance

with applications for university scholarships

Languages• French • German

Extracurricular activities• Scuba diving courses• Dance groups• Drama club• Instrumental music program• Student leadership programs• Readers Cup• Debating and public speaking• Duke of Edinburgh awards

School facilities• First-class science laboratories• Theatre and dance studios• Extensive indoor and outdoor

sporting facilities• Radio station Coast FM 101.9• Modern library

Special programs• Tertiary Aspirations Academy

Program• Senior English for EAL/D learners• Philosophy in Action course• Certificate IV in Multimedia• CISCO IT Essentials – certified

technician course• Radio broadcasting, management

and production• Outdoor Education (canoeing,

abseiling, snorkelling, camps, bronze medallion and hiking)

• Soccer academy• Baseball academy

Smithfield State High School has a proud history of outstanding educational outcomes for students with high performance levels within private and state school regional academic competitions.

Our unique partnership with James Cook University and Trinity Beach Primary School provides a seamless pathway from primary school to university. Our James Cook University Academy Programs provide quality outcomes for university aspirants.

Coupled to this is a comprehensive curriculum offering pathways to success for all students. The school is proud of its vocational pathways, commitment to life skills and active citizenship.

The school is located in the beautiful Northern Beaches area of Cairns, approximately fifteen kilometres from the centre of Cairns.

Three reasons to choose Smithfield State High School• Excellent extracurricular program with

plenty of variety • Small cohort of international students,

enabling greater integration• Friendly school environment in a beautiful

part of Queensland.

Year established 1983 Phone +61 7 4058 4333Number of students 900 Fax +61 7 4057 7664Street address O’Brien Rd, Smithfield Website smithfieldshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4878, Australia

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• Computer laboratories• Covered sport centre, gym, tennis

courts, basketball courts, general purpose oval and sporting fields

• Swimming pool

Tertiary pathways• Direct entry into James Cook

University Cairns Campus Higher Education Diploma

• Direct entry into Tropical North Queensland TAFE Diploma course

• Business certificates• Health Support certificates• Electrical Technology certificate• Engineering certificate• Australian university entry options

Languages• Japanese• Chinese (Mandarin)• Auslan (Australian sign language)• Other languages can be facilitated

though distance education

Extracurricular activities• Music – Instrumental lessons,

band, orchestra and choir• Art – Industry mentoring and

lessons• Chess Club• Debating Club• Drama, dance and vocal stage

production• Sporting – swimming and

athletics carnivals as well as interschool competitions

• School Trips – New Zealand, Canberra, Japan, China and Canberra

School facilities• University standard science

laboratories• Stargazing laboratory• Performing arts and music

complex• Art gallery

Elite programs• Science Excellence Program• Visual Art Industries• Performing Arts Centre of Artistic

Development• Talented Athlete Academy

Special programs• Instrumental Music Program• Year 10 Maths Extension• Astronomy – Science extension• Marine Studies – Orpheus

Island research with James Cook University

• Outdoor Recreation – Sailing, Hiking, Abseiling and Canoeing camps

• Work Experience Program – to gain experience and mentoring in desired field

Trinity Bay State High School is a modern facility located in a tropical setting, in the heart of Cairns.

Trinity Bay State High School aims to instil an enthusiasm for learning through innovative teaching with an academic, musical, cultural and sporting focus. Empowered with this enthusiasm, students have been successful in obtaining university entry in their chosen course of study.

Three reasons to choose Trinity Bay State High School• Commitment to all students and a record of

academic success• Strong relationship with James Cook University

and North Queensland Tropical TAFE• Beautiful tropical setting with a friendly, caring

community.

Year established 1960 Phone +61 7 4037 5218Number of students 1700 Fax +61 7 4051 5754Street address 26–62 Hoare St, Manunda Website trinitybayshs.eq.edu.au Cairns QLD 4870, Australia

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Gold CoastAbout the Gold CoastThe Gold Coast is universally acclaimed as one of the most desirable places to live on planet Earth. Imagine 40 kilometres of pristine surfing beaches, World Heritage rainforest and a casual outdoors lifestyle. A mosaic of leisure pursuits includes kayaking, surfing, team sports, scuba diving, windsurfing, beach activities and hiking, to name just a few. Don’t forget the world-class theme parks, modern shopping centres, and endless places to eat and watch the world go by with your new friends. The Gold Coast is Australia’s premier business and tourism destination with a vibrant interaction between lifestyle, general commerce, and green, clean industries, including education, information technology, luxury boat manufacturing, film and television production and tourism. You will feel right at home in our culturally diverse community with a homestay family you may find difficult to leave. With all this, consider 300 days of sunshine, a big blue sky, fresh air and a picture-perfect azure ocean. Plus, the climate is as warm as the welcome you’ll receive when you choose to study on the Gold Coast. There’s simply no other place like it!

Places of interest • The Gold Coast Arts Centre complex• More than 100,000 hectares of World Heritage nature reserves• Easily accessible national parks• 70 square kilometres of sheltered, picturesque waterways• Queensland’s largest shopping centres• Over 30 patrolled surf beaches in the summer months• World-class theme parks• Every conceivable sport and leisure activity

Tertiary education providers in the Gold Coast region• Bond University • Central Queensland University (CQU) • Griffith University (GU)• Southern Cross University (SCU)

• TAFE Queensland – Gold Coast.

Highlights• A safe and healthy lifestyle in a picturesque setting• Australia’s sixth largest cosmopolitan city• Regional centre for education excellence and research• Strategic centre for IT and luxury boat manufacturing• Major feature film production studios• An efficient public transport network• Domestic and international airport• Home to the Australian surfing industry

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Competition participation• International Competitions and

Assessment for School (ICAS)• Gold Coast Eisteddfod• Opti-Minds

Sport• Annual athletics and swimming

carnivals • Soccer• Touch football• Netball• Basketball• AFL• Rugby league• Dance

Languages• Japanese• Spanish after school hours

Extracurricular activities• Computer club incorporating

a wide range of technologies including the multimedia centre for film and sound production

• Performing arts including dance, drama and choir

• Horticultural club in partnership with Gold Coast City Council

• Fitter Faster Stronger – health and fitness for the whole family

Special programs• Link It! – a whole-school

intervention approach to improving literacy and numeracy skills

• Unify – (University for You) – an accelerated learning program

• Kids Matter assisting in the emotional growth of students

• The Shed supporting boys’ education

• The Southport Precinct supporting the transition of students to junior secondary school

Ashmore State School is an exciting, innovative educational establishment that caters for children (four years to 12 years) who live in the northern Gold Coast region. Our students study the Australian Curriculum in English, mathematics, history and science and the Queensland Curriculum in the arts, LOTE, health and PE, and technology. We ensure students’ studies within the classroom embody indigenous and international perspectives. Our students’ lives are shaped by caring and qualified teachers who are well trained to take up the challenges of modern school education. Indeed, our entire school community plays a major role in the success of our school where everyone is Proud to Shine!

Three reasons to choose Ashmore State School• A personalised, precise and aspirational curriculum

that caters for each learner’s individual needs• A consistent whole-school approach to responsible

behaviour embracing the Ashmore values of Acceptance, Self-Discipline, Honesty, Manners, Opportunity, Respect and Excellence – ASHMORE

• An inclusive philosophy that values the differences and similarities of a multicultural society.

Year established 1978 Phone +61 7 5656 1333Number of students 800 Fax +61 7 5656 1300Street address Currumburra Road Website ashmoress.eq.edu.au QLD 4214, Australia

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Sport• Swimming• Rugby league• AFL• Soccer• Netball• Touch football• Cricket• Softball

Languages• Japanese (Years 4, 5 and 6)

Extracurricular activities • Music ensembles• Active afternoon school sports• Drama club

Competition participation• Mathematics, English, computer,

debating and chess competitions• Gold Coast Eisteddfod• Mudgeeraba and Gold Coast

Shows• Japanese speaking competition

Special programs• Active Student Council and

student leadership program• Instrumental music program• Junior and senior choirs, strings

and concert band• Environmental focus• Performing arts• Camping program for Years 4 and

6 • Biennial school trip to Canberra

(Year 6) • Sports carnivals (athletics,

swimming and cross country) • Intraschool and interschool

sporting programs • International sister school

program (Japan trip every second year)

• International study tours • International students (short-and-

long-term visitors)

Merrimac State School is situated on the beautiful Gold Coast. Our school has the dual benefit of a country feel but in a city location. Wildlife abounds in our very natural environment. Our school provides a quality education in an air-conditioned, technology-centred environment. Experienced and highly-qualified teachers work with students of all ability levels to ensure that their individual learning needs are being met. Merrimac has a sister school relationship with Katsuragi in Japan and our parents and students greatly value this international partnership.

Three reasons to choose Merrimac State School• Welcoming school in a natural bushland

setting• Air-conditioned classrooms with interactive

whiteboards• Comprehensive curriculum from Prep to

Year 6.

Merrimac State SchoolYear established 1917 Phone +61 7 5569 1555Number of students 840 Fax +61 7 5569 1500Street address Boowaggan Road, Merrimac Website merrimacss.eq.edu.au QLD 4226, Australia

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Elite programs• Academic Honours• Creative Arts• High Performing Athletes

Special programs• University – direct entry, student

for a semester• Intensive preparation programs for

QCAA and NAPLAN• Virtual schooling • Vocational Education – certificates

and programs

Extracurricular activities• Dance, drama, music, film, gala

performances instrumental music, band, choir

• Culinary challenges interschool and school based

• National and international cultural tours

• Homework club• Kokoda Challenge

Tertiary pathways• TAFE – direct entry• Griffith University – direct entry.

We have strong ties with Griffith University enabling students to take a variety of direct entry courses, including science, health and business studies

• Student for a Semester program with Griffith University, Bond University, Queensland University of Technology and University of Queensland


School facilities• Film and media studio (industry-

standard recording and editing facility)

• Dance studio• Performing arts centre• Information services centre

including traditional and online books and ICT hub

• International student room• Fully networked, wireless internet

access in and out of classrooms• Extensive sporting facilities• Hospitality kitchens, coffee shop

and training facilities• Gymnasium

Upper Coomera State College is at the northern end of the Gold Coast, 55 kilometres from the Brisbane Airport. Nestled between the Gold Coast hinterland and some of Australia’s top beaches. Home to Australia’s top theme parks, and only 30 minutes from the centre of Brisbane, international students will truly experience the best of what South East Queensland has to offer. We have a range of innovative subjects, sporting opportunities and extracurricular activities. The wider school community is made up of many diverse cultures, providing an ideal environment to make international students feel welcome.

Three reasons to choose Upper Coomera State College• Innovative and diverse curriculum offerings

catering for individual student needs• Prep to Year 12 environment allowing all

students in the family to attend the same school

• Proximity to theme parks, beaches and capital city.

Year established 2003 Phone +61 7 5580 7555Number of students 2250 Fax +61 7 5580 7500Street address 137 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera Website uppercoomerasc.eq.edu.au

QLD 4209, Australia

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Elite programs• Basketball Excellence program• Rowing Excellence program• Music Excellence program• Chinese Immersion• Academy of Mathematics and

Science

Special programs• Diploma of Business• One2One program (Years 4-12

tablet program)• The Leader In Me• Ambassador Leadership program• Aspire program – extension

program for high achieving students in Years 11 and 12

• Orchestra, strings, stage band, choir, concert band

• World Microsoft Partnership School

• Overseas sister school partnerships

• State-of-the-art five-storey senior learning centre

• Digital learning centre• Specialised science laboratories

and workshops

Tertiary pathways• Direct entry to Gold Coast TAFE

diploma courses• Griffith University scholarship

program• Southbank Institute of Technology

— diploma courses• Bond, Griffith University, Southern

Cross University – Student for a Semester program

• Southern Cross University – Access program

Languages• Chinese (Mandarin)• Chinese immersion program

(Years 6 to 10)

Extracurricular activities• School camps• Basketball• Rowing• Musical/Play• Kokoda Challenge• Debating• Academic competitions• Sailing• Leadership programs

School facilities• Film and television editing suite• Stage sound and lighting• Sports courts, two ovals opposite

the school, gym, • Mobile pen-based tablets class

sets (Prep to Year 3)• Interacive whiteboards (Prep to

Year 6)• Extended experimental science

laboratory

Varsity College is one of the largest schools in Queensland, with over 3000 students across two campuses and two sub-schools. Led by the Executive Principal, each sub-school has a Campus Director and deputy principals who are accountable for the achievement outcomes for each student within their sub-school. We are committed to providing a school where your child can experience success on a daily basis. We believe for this to occur the school needs to build four pillars of success: academic excellence, the arts, sporting excellence and community involvement.

Three reasons to choose Varsity College• A warm supportive environment where your

child can grow in confidence• A focused curriculum and extracurricular

activities that develop students to their maximum potential

• Teachers who are committed to excellence in the learning and teaching process.

Year established 2001 Phone +61 7 5562 3575Number of students 3005 Fax +61 7 5562 3570Street address 198 Varsity Pde, Varsity Lakes, Website varsitycollege.eq.edu.au

QLD 4227, Australia

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Year established 1980 Phone +61 7 5582 7333Number of students 1950 Fax +61 7 5582 7300Street address Mediterranean Dr., Benowa Website benowashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4217, Australia

Elite programs• French immersion program –

first place in World Language Perfect competition – 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014

• Music excellence program• Sports excellence programs• Marine science• Dance excellence• Science, technology and

engineering

Tertiary pathways• Bond University and Griffith

University – University Pathways Program

• The University of Melbourne• TAFE• Vocational education training

courses

Languages• French• Japanese• Italian• Spanish

Extracurricular activities• Choirs, orchestras and bands• Volleyball – senior girls’ team

ranked number one in Australia• Touch football – senior boys’ elite

team• Reef and snow trips• International student excursions to

Sydney and Melbourne• International student exchanges

School facilities• Maritime training centre• Dance and recording studios• Library link to university libraries• Science laboratories• Laptop program, BYOD• Business education centre• Art facilities – kiln and darkroom• Sports fields and courts

Benowa State High School is located in the heart of Gold Coast City. It has a reputation as one of the Gold Coast’s leading co- educational high schools. Students from over 60 nations and new arrivals to the Gold Coast form a significant proportion of the student population. Teacher professionalism and a caring attitude are embedded in the daily life of the school. Benowa High is a school focused on “many pathways – no limits”.

We are a community that encourages excellence, applauds achievement and celebrates diversity. In 1990, Benowa State High School pioneered Education Queensland’s international program on the Gold Coast. We are an accredited member of the Council of International Schools.

Three reasons to choose Benowa State High School• Sustained high level of academic

achievement• Diverse range of specialist programs,

including french immersion, music excellence, sports excellence and a Waldorf Stream program

• Recognition as a School of Achievement in the Arts.

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Elite programs• Academic class of excellence and

extension classes in English and mathematics

• Sports excellence class• Business and leadership• Touch football excellence• Dance• University Business Programs

Special programs• Marine studies• Aquatics (including surfing,

canoeing and first aid)• Photography• Hospitality

Extracurricular activities• Solar boat challenge• Surfing• Japan tour• Science and engineering

challenge• Performing arts competition• Opti-Minds — inter-high school

challenge• Mathematics challenge• Ski trip• Master class for academic elite

School facilities• Computer and science

laboratories• Performing arts theatre• Boating and marine • Large indoor gymnasium• Volleyball and tennis courts• Music practice rooms• Kitchens and restaurant

Tertiary pathways• Direct entry into university• Griffith University and Southern

Cross Early Start to Tertiary studies program

• Year 11 and 12 entry into university• Vocational and educational

training courses• Diploma courses


Elanora State High School is an innovative school situated on the southern end of the Gold Coast, in walking distance to beautiful beaches. The school is nestled between local suburban areas and the foothills of the hinterland. Elanora High School’s vision is – “Ready to Learn, Ready for Life”. It is an academy school, with the senior academies (Years 11 and 12) focusing on business and industry; science and engineering; culture and the arts; health and fitness and sport. The junior academy focuses on preparing students for academic and vocational pathways. Year 10 is a transition year to allow students to enrol in subjects of interest and preparation for the senior academies.

Three reasons to choose Elanora State High School• Every student undertakes a “personalised

learning” journey through secondary schooling to future employment, further training or university

• A broad range of subjects, for example, marine, aquatics, business, hospitality, manual arts, dance

• Strong emphasis on values and leadership.

Year established 1990 Phone +61 7 5568 4333Number of students 850 Fax +61 7 5534 8332Street address 19th Ave, Elanora Website elanorashs.eq.edu.au

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Special programs• Certificate II in Live Production

Theatre and Events, Horticulture, Fashion, Hospitality, Dance, Tourism and Information Technology

• Certificate III in Media, Business, Sport and Recreation and Children’s Services

• Diploma of Business• Certificate IV Justice Studies• English as an Additional

Language/Dialect (EAL/D)• Golf excellence• Tennis partnership• Marine studies

Extracurricular activities• Dance troupes• Music ensembles and band• Debating and public speaking• Range of academic competitions• Japan trip• Ski trip• USA trip• Northern Collegiate Australian

Business Week

School facilities• Photography darkroom• Indoor sports arena• Restaurant and professional

standard kitchens• Performing arts centre• Dance studio• Laptops, one per student

Tertiary pathways• Griffith University and Bond

University – direct entry• Gold Coast Institute of TAFE –

direct entry• Partnership with Griffith

University in Biology, Chemistry, Business Education, Information Technology, Engineering and Health

• Students can start university course while still at school


Welcome to Helensvale State High School. Our learning vision ensurs that each student engages personally in our school and achieves to their full potential. We have an innovative learning community that prepares our students for the future.

Helensvale State High School has a vibrant culture of achievement and opportunity. This culture is cherished and enriched by enthusiastic and talented students, professional and supportive staff, and a school community supportive of student aspirations and dreams.

Our Learning Vision: One Student, One Community, Many Futures.

Three reasons to choose Helensvale State High School• Small international program personalised for

individual student’s needs and EAL/D support• Academic Excellence EXCITE in four core areas –

English, SOSE, mathematics and science• Extensive sports excellence programs including

golf, track and field, volleyball, soccer and tennis.

Year established 1990 Phone +61 7 5573 8555Number of students 2100 Fax +61 7 5573 8500Street address 243 Discovery Dr, Helensvale Website helensvaleshs.eq.edu.au

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Elite programs• Academic excellence program• Instrumental music• Science extension• Sports specialisation• Fitness and exercise science

Special programs• Intensive English language• Learn to surf program• Homework and study tutorials• Hospitality and cooking

Tertiary pathways• Griffith University campus and

Gold Coast Institute of TAFE less than five kilometres away

• Direct entry program with Southern Cross University

• Links with Bond University


Extracurricular activities• Biology trip to Stradbroke Island• Concert band and vocal groups• Professional surfing lessons• International trips to Sydney and

Great Barrier Reef

School facilities• Modern science centre• Conference room for international

students• Indoor sports hall and extensive

playing fields

Keebra Park State High School is located on the Gold Coast close to Southport and Surfers Paradise. The school is well established and has good public transport links. Keebra Park is a multicultural school with a positive international program, drawing students from all over the world. Keebra is the leading high school for intensive language studies on the Gold Coast and provides individual support for international students.

Keebra Park has a strong record of cultural, academic and sporting success including effective partnerships with nearby universities and colleges. We cater for graduate students aiming for university as well as shorter term study abroad students and study tours. At Keebra Park, all international students are offered a convenient, customised and challenging program.

Three reasons to choose Keebra Park State High School• Leading Gold Coast school for intensive

English language study• Personal attention and individual study

assistance• Close to Southport and Surfers Paradise.

Year established 1973 Phone +61 7 5509 2555Number of students 725 Fax +61 7 5591 7256Street address Anne St, Southport Website keebraparkshs.eq.edu.au

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Tertiary pathways• Direct links with Bond University,

Griffith University, Central Queensland University, Southern Cross University and other tertiary providers

• As we are close to many universities, opportunities exist for students in Year 11 or 12 to start their university courses while still at school

Languages• Chinese (Mandarin)• Japanese• Spanish

Extracurricular activities• Surf camp to Byron Bay• School musical• School trips to Sydney and Cairns• Ski trip in August• Marine studies trip to Heron Island

(Great Barrier Reef)

School facilities• Dance and music studios• Swimming pool• Marine aquaculture, marine

studies and boating equipment• Hospitality centre and restaurant

Elite programs• Surf program• Marine studies• Fashion • Dance• Hospitality

Special programs• Pilot school for EAL/D learners• Australian studies• Childcare• International sports course• Summit program for high

performance students

Merrimac State High School is a safe, busy and exciting school close to the beach, offering an extensive range of innovative subjects, sports and diverse extracurricular activities.

A long history of international exchange means that we have dedicated and experienced teachers and homestays waiting to welcome new international students. Full accreditation with EQI and Council of International Schools is our guarantee of quality.

Three reasons to choose Merrimac State High School• Specialised programs to cater for international

students in surfing, surf rescue, Australian studies and sports

• Committed to computer technology in all aspects of curriculum, with most curriculum materials supplied in a digital format

• Flexible four-day week timetable – classes on Tuesday to Friday, with Mondays used for travel, excursions, English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) classes and tutorial support.

Year established 1979 Phone +61 7 5595 8666Number of students 1305 Fax +61 7 5595 8600Street address Dunlop Crt., Mermaid Waters Website merrimacshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4218, Australia

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Tertiary pathways• Griffith University• Bond University• University of Queensland • Queensland University of

Technology


Extracurricular activities• Japan tour• Canberra tour• Annual ski trip• Learn to swim school on-campus

pool• Broad range of sport options –

recreational and interschool

School facilities• Beach access 100 metres• Heated swimming pool• Wireless internet access• Specialist science laboratory• Gymnasium

Elite programs• Academic excellence• Dance excellence • Gifted and talented pathways• Japanese extension• Surfing and bodyboarding

program

Special programs• Aerospace studies in partnership

with Gold Coast Airport• Learn to surf program• Student ‘Take Home’ laptop

program• Instrumental music program• English as an Additional

Language/Dialect (EAL/D)• Outdoor recreation• Marine studies

Miami State High School is a small, caring school located on Queensland’s Gold Coast in the suburb of Miami, approximately 100 kilometres south of Brisbane. Miami High has an enrolment of just over 1000 students. At Miami, we believe that students learn best in a small school environment where caring and professional staff deliver a personal education.

We value cultural understanding, tolerance and inclusion through global learning experiences. In an increasingly global community, it is important for young people to develop an enhanced understanding of other cultures. The diversity of students attending Miami High is testament to the popularity of our programs and our caring and friendly learning environment.

International students complete a comprehensive orientation program focused on the local community and culture. This, in conjunction with our international mentoring program, assists new students to feel welcomed and part of our school community.

Three reasons to choose Miami State High School• Small school offering a

personalised experience• Attractive school campus on a

famous surfing beach • Caring and supportive

homestay families within the school community.

Year established 1963 Phone +61 7 5554 0333Number of students 1030 Fax +61 7 5554 0300Street address 2137–2205 Gold Coast Hwy, Website miamishs.eq.edu.au

Miami QLD 4220, Australia

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School facilities• Aquaculture centre• Auditorium• Boatshed• Dance studios• Drama theatre • Engineering workshops• Gymnasium • Middle-school precinct• Multimedia conference theatre• Recording studio• Science laboratories• Tennis courts• Trade training centre

Tertiary pathways• Griffith University Partnerships• Bond University Student for

a Semester program

Languages• Japanese• Spanish

Extracurricular activities• Instrumental music• School musical• Debating• Interschool team and individual

sports competitions• Dance and drama• Sports competitions• Gymnasium• Adjacent swimming pool access

Elite programs• Academic excellence• Creative arts excellence• Sports excellence

Special programs• Nationally-acclaimed sports

excellence program in 12 sports• Unique marine studies and

aquatic practices programs, featuring over 100 watercraft

• Dance, drama and music extension

Palm Beach Currumbin State High (PBC) is located on the beautiful Gold Coast in South East Queensland, Australia.

Imagine 35 acres of extraordinary land on the doorstep of the Pacific Ocean, bordered by a river, and within easy walking distance to one of the world’s best surfing beaches. It is little wonder that the unmatched setting of PBC has made it one of the most popular international schools in Queensland.

As a large school, we have the distinct advantage of offering a wide range of diverse programs and opportunities, delivered by highly trained and experienced teachers, and using state-of-the-art technology, including the internet, multimedia equipment, aquaculture centre and laboratories.

At PBC, we believe in recognition and celebration of hard work, effort and high achievement in all areas of schooling. We offer students a wide range of activities and experiences not available at any other Gold Coast school.

Three reasons to choose Palm Beach Currumbin State High• Exceptional educational facilities and

the best location on the Gold Coast• Programs that develop every student’s

unique talents and enhance their education

• An outstanding international program that has been running for nine years.

Year established 1972 Phone +61 7 5525 9333Number of students 2400 Fax +61 7 5525 9300Street address Thrower Dr, Palm Beach Website pbc-shs.eq.edu.au

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Elite programs• Baseball excellence program • Golf excellence program• Futsal/soccer program• Japanese Immersion program

Special programs• Environmental science outdoor

education program• Marine studies• OP English as an Additional

Language/Dialect (EAL/D)

Extracurricular activities• After school EAL/D support • International learn-to-surf program• School camps – marine studies,

biology, ski trip, Year 12 leadership

• International camps to Byron Bay, Brisbane, Sydney, Great Barrier Reef

Tertiary pathways• Griffith University Early Start to

Tertiary Studies• Bond University Student for a

Semester program• TAFE


School facilities• Performing arts centre• Sport activity centre• Fitness training gym• Nine computer laboratories• Grass baseball field• Golf putting green• Dance studio• Graphics and woodwork rooms• Catering kitchens and

dining room• Photography darkroom• Marine aquaculture area• Japanese tatami room

At Robina State High School, we value the ideals of an international education. Our international programs foster cultural understanding and personal development for our visitors and for our school community.

We have a diverse curriculum including over 30 senior subjects, and are able to provide a personalised timetable that supports individual needs and interests. Robina High uses innovative timetabling so that Friday is a flexible lesson-free day for senior students. Our host families are friendly and supportive, and our teachers are experienced in supporting international students.

We are proud to share our curriculum and our school community with international students and guests.

Three reasons to choose Robina State High School• Specialist programs for golf, futsal and

baseball • Three full-time international staff

members• Excellent English as an Additional

Language/Dialect support with qualified tutors.

Year established 1996 Phone +61 7 55623451Number of students 1200 Fax +61 7 55623461Street address Investigator Dr, Robina Website robinashs.eq.edu.au

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Sunshine CoastAbout the Sunshine CoastThe Sunshine Coast region stretches from Caloundra in the south to Rainbow Beach in the north, an area of approximately 3200 square kilometres. Students and visitors will enjoy the special Sunshine Coast lifestyle – the sun, sand and surf.

Students will also enjoy the friendliness of people and easy access to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, one hour’s drive away. This stretch of coast features beachside tourist precincts, rural hinterland and urban centres. The Sunshine Coast Airport is located in the centre of the Sunshine Coast at Maroochydore, and caters for domestic flights.

The region’s agricultural areas produce a range of products, including sugar, ginger, subtropical fruits, vegetables and macadamia nuts. The region is also a major fishing sector, processing fish and seafood for domestic and export markets.

Places of interest The Sunshine Coast region has everything to support a full community life and offers a wide variety of outdoor, sporting, educational and cultural activities of every kind.

There is also a vast array of natural attractions in the Sunshine Coast region, including beaches, national parks and hinterland areas.

The region offers a comprehensive range of shopping and public services including cinemas, theatres, art galleries and extensive entertainment venues.

Tertiary education providers in the Sunshine Coast region• Central Queensland University (CQU)• TAFE Queensland – East Coast• University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

Highlights• One of the fastest growing regions in Australia• Key provider of research on sustainable business and economic

growth• Major provider in the tourism, fishing and agricultural products

sectors• Lush rainforests, pristine beaches and beautiful hinterland areas

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Sport • Surfing• Water polo• Touch football• Interschool sports: rugby league,

soccer, AFL, cricket and chess• Active after-school community

sports program which involves a number of different sports throughout the year such as little athletics, dance, tennis, boxercise, sailing and triathlon

• Sports exchanges• King of the Mountain Relay Noosa

Triathlon• Swimming carnival and sports day

Languages• Italian

Special programs• An arts program that features

instrumental music and visual art – choir, school band and strings

• Exciting off-site camping/environmental skills programs

• Structured information and communication technologies program

• Leadership camps• Regional mathematics tournament

Extracurricular activities• Student council• Opti-Minds• Reader’s cup• Maths olympiad• Camping program – leadership

camps, class camps and music camps

• Development cup program – rugby league and union

Walking through the gates of Sunshine Beach State School, new and existing parents and learners often comment on the positive, fun and supportive learning environment.

As an accredited Glasser Quality School since 2003, the school uses the principles of Dr William Glasser’s Choice Theory, Reality Therapy and Lead Management as its philosophical base.

The needs satisfying learning environment is due to this unifying and deliberate approach which underpins the learning interactions and operations of the school. Positive relationships are built on trust and respect and the staff, learners, families and the community work together to strive for the ever moving target of quality in all that we do.

Three reasons to choose Sunshine Beach State School• Australia’s only Glasser Quality School• One of the regions’s highest achieving

academic schools• Unique environment – nestled beside the

world famous Noosa National Park.

Year established 1982 Phone +61 7 5474 6333Number of students 815 Fax +61 7 5474 6300Street address David Low Way, Sunshine Beach Website sunshinebeachss.eq.edu.au QLD 4567, Australia

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• Music laboratory with recording facilities

• Apple computer laboratory• College café• Green room – film and television• Gymnasium• Beach volleyball courts• Tennis courts• Basketball courts

Tertiary pathways• Our engineering and accounting

programs are university accredited with University of the Sunshine Coast

• Headstart programs with University of the Sunshine Coast, gaining credit and recognition of prior learning for future study

• Pathways to TAFE

Languages• Japanese• Italian• Other languages can be

negotiated on enrolment

Extracurricular activities• Touch football• Football • Futsal • Other sports on offer (subject to

availability/session) basketball, AFL, cross country, rugby union, rugby league, netball, surf sports and volleyball

• Instrumental music• Chess competitions• Dance – external provider• Surfing lessons

(first lesson free as welcome gift)• Beach volleyball

School facilities• Indoor sports stadium• State-of-the-art performing arts

centre• Lecture theatre (air-conditioned)• Extensive computer laboratories• Laptop program

Special programs• Music ensembles• Concert bands• Orchestra• Stage band• Marine studies• Hospitality studies, providing

students with industry experience using a commercial kitchen

• National mathematics competition• Engineering challenges• School musicals• Subject to availability: stage

engineering, sound engineering and theatre production

• World-class coaching for pole vaulting/sprint/athletics training

• 2013 Australasian Futsal Champions, Touch Football State Finalist

• Interschool sports champions futsal, touch football, AFL, cross country

Chancellor State College is situated approximately one hour’s drive north of Brisbane, and nine kilometres from Mooloolaba’s coastal community.

We have state-of-the-art wireless capacity throughout the school, certificate industrial level technology and catering facilities, and joint sporting fields, swimming pool, sport stadium and world-class athletics track shared with the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Three reasons to choose Chancellor State College• Highly experienced, caring and professional staff• Staff support the school charter of: “Care;

Consideration; Commitment; Challenge and Co-operation” to ensure that students are able to be “the best we can be”

• Staff on campus who speak French, German, Portuguese, Japanese and Italian.

Year established 1997 Phone +61 7 5453 3222Number of students 2494 Fax +61 7 5453 3200Street address Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy Downs Website chancellorsc.eq.edu.au

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Tertiary pathways• University of the Sunshine Coast

Headstart program• Sunshine Coast TAFE specialist

course entry program• Sunshine Coast Trade Training

Centre• Sunshine Coast University Hospital

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Extracurricular activities• Surfing camps• Senior marine science studies

excursions• Leadership development• Musical dance and drama

performances and excursions• International student excursions

(Sydney, Great Barrier Reef)• Writers workshops and

competitions

School facilities• Aquatics centre, olympic-sized

swimming pool• Extensive sporting facilities• Performing arts centre• Marine aquaculture, marine

studies and boating equipment• International student centre

Elite programs• Aquatics excellence program• Arts excellence program• Football excellence program• International student program• Academic Curriculum Extension

program (ACE)

Special programs• Marine studies science• Programs of distinction in arts

(drama, dance, visual arts, music)• Vocational education and training

(marine, tourism, computing, arts, hospitality, construction)

• English as an Additional Language/Dialect

• Tutorial programs• Gifted and talented program

Kawana Waters State College is a P–12 college centrally located on the Sunshine Coast, about one hour north of Brisbane. Nestled between ocean and lakes, the college is well positioned to offer a unique Australian education experience, with highly experienced staff offering quality education in a caring environment. The college develops lifelong learners who make a positive contribution to a global society. Kawana Waters State College has been involved in the EQI program since 1997, and is accredited through the EQI International Student Program and Council of International Schools.

Three reasons to choose Kawana Waters State College• Quality education in a safe, healthy

and unique location• Highly successful tertiary and post-

school pathways for all students• 21st century learning.

Year established 1986 Phone +61 7 5493 3388Number of students 1400 Fax +61 7 5493 3004Street address Sportsman Pde, Bokarina Website kawanawaterssc.eq.edu.au QLD 4575, Australia

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dual enrolment program• Queensland University of

Technology dual enrolment program

• Tertiary aspirants’ program visits to University of Queensland, Griffith University, University of the Sunshine Coast and Queensland University of Technology

Languages• Indonesian

• Sports programs, including swimming, athletics and beach carnival

School facilities• Film and television editing suite• Indoor sports centre• Industrial technology centre• Computer and

science laboratories• Boating equipment• Outdoor tennis courts• Performing arts theatre• Photography darkroom• Sports oval and swimming pool• Outdoor tennis, basketball and

handball courts• Practical art rooms• Language science centre• Library• Café

Special programs• Dance, drama and music• Film, television and new media• Hospitality practices• Instrumental music• Student representative council

(student leadership)• Marine and aquatic practices• Recreation studies• Tourism• Moreton Island biology camp• Academies in sports and arts

Extracurricular activities• Ski trip• International tours • Public speaking and debating• Whole-school productions

(musical, dance, collage drama)• Vocal group• School dances• Private surfing lessons

Bribie Island State High School is a progressive school which prepares students to engage successfully in their futures through the provision of an excellent schooling experience. One of our major strengths is the extensive support structures we have in place. The school is split into semi-autonomous learning communities, which achieve improved student learning outcomes through the promotion of positive student-teacher-parent relationships.

Our school is also characterised by high quality teaching and learning, underpinned by excellent information and communication technology and a focus on internationalism.

Three reasons to choose Bribie Island State High School• Located close to Brisbane, Sunshine Coast

beaches, the Glasshouse Mountains, Australia Zoo and many islands

• The curriculum uses the national and marine park environment to enhance the educational experiences of students

• A small personalised international student program where each student is valued and treated individually.

Year established 1989 Phone +61 7 3400 2444Number of students 1009 Fax +61 7 3400 2400Street address First Ave, Bongaree Website bribislashs.eq.edu.au QLD 4507, Australia

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• Modern resource centre• Self-serve canteen• Indoor sports stadium for volleyball,

basketball and badminton• Extensive outdoor sports fields

AFL, soccer, cricket and tennis, basketball, netball courts

• Marine aquaculture workroom• Industrial technology – design

workshops and graphics rooms• Art classrooms, including gallery

and pottery kiln• One-to-one laptop program for Year

10, 11 and 12 students


direct entry program• Queensland Institute of Technology• Headstart program• Sunshine Coast TAFE

Languages• French• Italian (Year 8)

Extracurricular activities• Performance groups – string

ensemble, concert band, stage band, vocal group, dance extension groups (EDGE), (JET)

• Debating and public speaking• Leadership program – senior and

junior leader investiture• Local sports clubs• Learn to surf classes and surf

lifesaving clubs• Gym/health clubs

School facilities• Computer and science laboratories• Performing arts centre, including

two dance studios• Hospitality catering kitchens and

dining room• Trade training centre (certificate

courses)

Special programs• Volleyball excellence• Early Childhood studies• Performing arts – dance, dance

extension, music, vocal group, instrumental music, stage band, string ensemble, concert band

• Marine studies• Film and television• Tourism and hospitality• Outdoor education programs• Year 8 and 11 camps• i Achieve academic support

program• Certificate in Fitness, Sport and

Recreation• Science including biology,

chemistry and physics• Legal studies• Digital media and technology• Manufacturing/furnishing

Caloundra State High School is located on the coast, at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast, within walking distance to six local beaches. The school has a distinct junior secondary and senior school curriculum. The school offers a broad curriculum catering for students’ interests in academic and vocational areas, including a wide range of sporting, community and cultural activities. Subjects including tourism and marine studies provide students with immediate links to employment. An excellent arts program includes visual and performing arts, dance and drama extension, music, stage/concert bands and vocal groups. French and Italian are the language options in Year 8. Significant information and communications technology capacity is provided in the school, with laptops for all students in Years 10, 11 and 12.

Three reasons to choose Caloundra State High School• Experienced staff delivering a broad

curriculum that caters for academic and vocational pathways

• A positive school culture, with an atmosphere of tradition and high achievement

• Programs to nurture excellence in academic, cultural and sporting achievement to ensure students reach their full potential.

Year established 1963 Phone +61 7 5436 8444Number of students 1050 Fax +61 7 5491 8457Street address 88 Queen St., Caloundra Website caloundrashs.eq.edu.au

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Year established 1985 Phone +61 7 5471 5333Number of students 690 Fax +61 7 5471 5300Street address Havana Rd East, Coolum Website coolumshs.eq.edu.au

QLD 4573, Australia

Coolum State High School

Coolum State High School is a well resourced, progressive secondary school located at the centre of the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Our focus is excellence in academic, vocational, cultural, sporting and community endeavours, delivered in a supportive educational environment. We have a wide range of academic and vocational education and training programs. Students develop personal leadership skills through their involvement in a range of committees and councils, which are supported by our committed, experienced and caring staff. Our focus is on care, respect and excellence in every facet of school life.

Three reasons to choose Coolum State High School• Situated in an extraordinary bushland

environment, close to a surf beach• Students and staff are friendly and caring• We offer a wide range of experiences, with

a focus on excellence, student leadership and participation.

Special programs• Surfing excellence program• Extensive vocational and training

programs• Strong technology base in all

teaching and learning – e-learning Macbook program and laptop program

• Certificate courses offered by outside providers, for example, Children’s Services, Allied Health, Sport and Recreation and Justice Studies

• Multimedia studies• Children’s services

Extracurricular activities• Year 12 retreat• Debating and public speaking• Snow trip• Learn to surf program• Stage band and instrumental

music program• Extensive range of academic

competitions• Project music studio and jam

sessions• School-based work experience

program• Annual ANZAC day tour to

Canberra• Year level leadership development

programs• Biennial musical production• Sporting programs, surfing, AFL,

oztag and netball

School facilities• Performing arts centre and art

gallery• Sports oval and football fields• Practical art rooms and kiln• Extensive manual arts, hospitality

and textile study facilities• Music practice rooms• Sports fields and tennis and

basketball courts• Science laboratories• Learning centre• Business Studies centre• Graphics centre• Music recording studios


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School facilities• New modern, sophisticated

science laboratories• Coastal Cookery Trade Training

Centre – commercial kitchen and restaurant

• Performing arts theatre and air-conditioned state-of-the-art auditorium

• Sports stadium and function hall• Rugby ovals, basketball and tennis

courts

Tertiary pathways• University of the Sunshine Coast –

Headstart program (dual enrolment)

• Queensland University of Technology – direct entry

• Sunshine Coast TAFE – direct entry certificate courses


Extracurricular activities• Sydney, Fraser Island, Great

Barrier Reef and Lady Musgrave Island trips for international students

• School camp – marine studies – Heron island

• School musical production• Culture Fest• Concert band, stage band, rock

bands and choir

Elite programs• Biotechnology excellence program • Surfing excellence program• Cricket excellence program• Rugby league excellence program• Commercial cooking excellence

program

Special programs• Marine studies• Queensland College of

Wine Tourism• Film, television and new media• Information technology systems• Hospitality, restaurant and bar

service courses• Humanitarian – annual school

project in Cambodia

Located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, with a backdrop of beautiful beaches, Maroochydore State High School is a vibrant and dynamic school, with highly experienced and qualified teachers who are caring and supportive of every student. Founded on strong traditional values, Maroochydore State High School has an innovative, dynamic and modern curriculum, where students achieve excellent outcomes, and safety, respect and learning permeate every aspect of school life. Students are supported and challenged to realise their potential through an exciting range of subjects and innovative programs that provide something for everyone.

Three reasons to choose Maroochydore State High School• Next door to Maroochydore beach on

Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast• Exciting subjects and programs• A safe place to learn and a safe place to

grow.

Year established 1964 Phone +61 7 5409 7333Number of students 1100 Fax +61 7 5409 7300Street address Maroochydore Rd, Maroochydore Website maroochyshs.eq.edu.au

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– Headstart program, within five kilometres of the school

• University of Queensland Links program

• TAFE – Diploma options after school

Languages• Japanese• Spanish

Extracurricular activities• School camps – senior marine

science (Lady Elliott Island, Great Barrier Reef)

• Music, dance, drama and art groups, performances

• Sports teams, training and competitions – basketball, volleyball, rugby, AFL, water polo, track and field, soccer and netball

School facilities• Sports stadium, swimming pool,

commercial gym and fitness facility and sports fields

• Performing arts theatre, professional dance studios

• Boating equipment for marine science

• Computer and science laboratories

• Hospitality and catering rooms

Elite programs• IB Diploma – Years 10–12• Creative industries academy –

dance, drama, music, art• Sport excellence in volleyball,

basketball and rugby

Special programs• Marine science, snorkelling and

boating• Split shift timetable for seniors

and juniors• Gym memberships with personal

fitness programs• English as an Additional

Language/Dialect• Mathematics and science tutorials• Vibrant international student

program

Mountain Creek State High School is situated four kilometres from the popular Mooloolaba surfing beach on the Sunshine Coast, and close to the famous Australia Zoo. This school offers a high quality education program, which includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

International students enjoy the choice of an extensive range of subjects, a dynamic learning environment supported by quality facilities and equipment with access to a unique coastal lifestyle.

Three reasons to choose Mountain Creek State High School• High academic standards and an extensive

range of academic and vocational subjects• Embraces cultural diversity and a global

perspective welcoming international students from many countries

• Safe and supportive environment offering a network of guidance and pastoral care.

Year established 1995 Phone +61 7 5457 8333Number of students 1800 Fax +61 7 5457 8300Street address Lady Musgrave Dr, Mountain Creek Website mtncreekshs.eq.edu.au

QLD 4557, Australia

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Headstart program • Central Queensland University• Sunshine Coast TAFE

Languages• Junior Italian, intermediate Italian

and senior Italian

Extracurricular activities• Marine research project on the

Great Barrier Reef (Heron Island)• Beginners surfing lessons – learn

from a champion (on demand, additional costs apply)

• Scuba diving for students holding Professional Association of Diving Instructors certificate (PADI) (on demand)

• Bar course – hospitality• Year 12 leadership camp

School facilities• Photography – wet and dry

darkroom • Marine aquaculture and boating

equipment• Next to olympic swimming pool

and 10 tennis courts • Performing arts centre

Elite programs• Elite program in music • Elite program in Italian• Elite program in surfing (invitation

only)

Special programs• Photography, film

and television • Italian exchange program • Marine science (boat licence) • Hospitality • English as a second language

support• International study tours

Sunshine Beach State High School is a progressive international school located in a biosphere reserve, recognised by the United Nations. The school focuses on positive relationships between students, teachers and the community, with a strong academic focus complemented by courses in marine science, hospitality and visual arts.

A cutting-edge network of laptops delivers computer-based learning, ensuring a 21st century education for our students.

With links to several universities and the Headstart program, Sunshine Beach High offers a flexible pathway to higher education and vocational opportunities.

Three reasons to choose Sunshine Beach State High School• Live and learn near the famous Noosa

beaches; recognised as one of the most attractive schools in the state

• A choice of 44 subjects • Marine science and certificate courses.

Year established 1992 Phone +61 7 5440 4222Number of students 1080 Fax +61 7 5440 4200Street address 42 Ben Lexcen Dr, Sunshine Beach Website sunshinebeachhigh.eq.edu.au

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ToowoombaAbout ToowoombaSitting high on the Great Dividing Range, around 700 metres above sea level, Toowoomba is known as the ‘Garden City’ of Queensland. Its wide tree-lined streets, parks, gardens and historic buildings give the city a touch of old-world charm. As a result of its safe, friendly environment, clean mountain air, natural beauty and low cost of living, Toowoomba has twice been voted Australia’s best city to live. Toowoomba is the hub of the famous Darling Downs region, and is known as the ‘Gateway to the West’. Noted for its grain crops, cotton, vegetables and timber, the Darling Downs is an important part of Queensland’s agricultural production.The city is a leisurely 90-minute drive from Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane, and only two hours from the beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Places of interest Picnic Point Lookout is an ideal place to appreciate the rugged mountain ranges, valleys and native forests of the Great Dividing Range. Toowoomba has an amazing array of walking trails, from the more challenging hikes through the escarpment parks and mountain ranges, to a stroll through well-paved parks and bikeways. Cyclists are also well catered for, with over 70 kilometres of sealed bikeways passing through city parks and lying adjacent to scenic waterways.The prestigious, historical Empire Theatre regularly plays host to performers from around the world.

Tertiary education providers in the Toowoomba region• Griffith University (GU)• TAFE Queensland – South West• University of Queensland (UQ)• University of Southern Queensland – Toowoomba.

Highlights• With nearly 90,000 people, Toowoomba is the second largest

inland city after Canberra• It is a key educational hub that provides public and

private education to Queensland’s regional areas• The University of Southern Queensland is a world leader in

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BrisbaneToowoomba to Brisbane

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Toowoomba Airport

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Year established 1968 Phone +61 7 4636 7500Number of students 1400 Fax +61 7 4636 7501Street address 60 Ramsay St, Toowoomba Website centheigshs.eq.edu.au QLD 4350, Australia

Elite programs• Instrumental music and music

extension• Gateway Wine Tourism Project• Flexi-school • Queensland Multicultural

Service Award for fostering multiculturalism in education

Special programs• Mentor program for international

students to assist integration• Peer mediation and support

training• Seniors as Leaders program• Orientation program for

international students• Excursions each term for

international students

Tertiary pathways• Bond University

– Collegiate Scholarship program• University of Southern Queensland

– direct entry• Southern Queensland Institute of

TAFE (cooperative programs and direct entry to Business Diploma)

Languages• Chinese (Mandarin)• German

Extracurricular activities• Annual ski trip• Cross-cultural captains• Whole-school musical• Art exhibitions• Public speaking and debating

School facilities• Swimming complex, gym, sporting

fields• International kitchen for senior

and international students• Whole-school wireless coverage,

high speed internet• State-of-the-art science

laboratories• State-of-the-art languages centre• Film and television editing suite

Centenary Heights State High School is one of Queensland’s most respected international schools, with a reputation for academic excellence. Centenary Heights State High School has students of 43 nationalities, and is a recipient of prestigious state and national awards for fostering leadership and cross-cultural awareness. While continuing its strong academic tradition, the school offers multiple pathways to individual success as it nurtures students in a safe, supportive environment.

Three reasons to choose Centenary Heights State High School• Queensland’s first international program

school in Toowoomba (1991)• Principals’ University Scholarship and direct

university entry partnerships• Consistently among top academic schools

in Queensland – top 1% across all sectors.

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Elite programs• Academic Academy• Industrial Arts Academy• Sporting Academies in soccer,

volleyball, basketball and rugby league, with students representing at regional, state and national levels, with some overseas exchange travel

• Dance, drama, film, television and new media

• Agricultural science• Music extension program

Special programs• Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander studies• School play• Vocational education program• One-to-one laptop program

available• Extensive student support network

Extracurricular activities• Debating• Music ensembles – university

scholarships available• Harmony Week• World Challenge Real World

Education Tour• Concert band• School Cultural Ambassador

program• Interact (community-based

student committee)• School ski trip• National competitions in

science, business, mathematics, information technology

School facilities• Languages and cultures

community centre• Modern classrooms, many with

interactive learning technologies• Creative technology centre with

330-seat theatre

• Sporting complex, featuring an indoor 25-metre swimming pool, and gymnasiums with basketball and volleyball courts (multipurpose)

• Dance studios and 1500-seat auditorium

• Trade Training Centre

Tertiary pathways• Students able to integrate

university study with senior curriculum through several high profile Queensland universities

• Direct entry into University of Southern Queensland

• Access to a variety of vocational courses with Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE

Languages• Indonesian• German

Harristown State High School is a co-educational school rich in talent across a wide range of areas – academic, sport, cultural and community service – with an impressive list of achievements. Curriculum is supplemented widely by real-life and lifelike experiences through excursions and invited speakers. The school has unique ties with the University of Southern Queensland. It offers a comprehensive range of subjects, and is extremely well resourced with world-class facilities. Dedicated, caring staff provide for students’ needs. The school values participation, relationships, integrity, diligence and enthusiasm.

Three reasons to choose Harristown State High School• Extensive curriculum choice• Skilled caring teachers with

expertise in their fields• World-class facilities.

Year established 1955 Phone +61 7 46368700Number of students 1534 Fax +61 7 46368777Street address 341–367 South St, Toowoomba Website harristownshs.eq.edu.au

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Academies’ origins

On 17 April 2005, the Queensland Academies were created as an innovative alternative educational program for highly capable high school students.

The Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (QASMT) at Toowong and the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries (QACI) at Kelvin Grove opened in January 2007 for Year 10 and Year 11 students.

The Queensland Academy for Health Sciences (QAHS) opened on the Gold Coast in January 2008 for students in Years 10 and 11. In July 2008, QACI officially opened its new purpose-built seven-storey facility in the heart of the Creative Industries precinct at Kelvin Grove.

What makes the Academies special

The Queensland Academies are state schools for highly capable Year 10 to 12 students.

A bridge between high school and tertiary study, the Academies are designed to maximise the potential of highly capable students and prepare them for university.

Studying with like-minded students

By challenging current approaches to teaching and learning, the Academies enable students to learn from and with each other. The Academies and the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum promote a sense of team in which students are not competing for a finite number of top scores.

Internationally recognised curriculum

The Queensland Academies offer the IB Diploma Program – an internationally recognised pre-university level qualification that allows subjects to be accelerated and graduating students to study at Australian tertiary institutes as well as overseas universities.

Preparation for university

The rigour of the IB curriculum with subjects such as the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and the Extended Essay (a research topic of the student’s choosing), coupled with the style of education, enables students to adjust more readily to university conditions.

Partnerships with universities

Partnerships with leading universities afford benefits including credit into second year university courses, attainment of additional tertiary rankings, industry experience, involvement with university staff and access to world-class resources and facilities.

Technology-rich environment

The new university-standard facilities at the Academies have full wireless connectivity which allows students to use laptop tablets, instead of traditional exercise books, for all subjects.

Stimulating, challenging environment

Highly capable students are stimulated with challenging extension and enhancement opportunities run with partner universities. They are challenged by an array of school-based extracurricular Creativity, Action and Service (CAS) activities.

The academy experience includes participation in camps, sports and music events, and milestone activities such as formals and graduation ceremonies.

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The Queensland Academy for Creative Industries (QACI) benefits from a unique partnership between Education Queensland and the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), in particular the dynamic and world-leading creative industries faculty.

In this partnership, the state’s most talented and high performing students will be able to access an articulated route to tertiary studies at QUT which will allow them an early, measured introduction to tertiary life that will better prepare them for what many young people consider to be the culture shock of the first year university experience

To obtain the benefits of powerful learning that can be achieved through the arts, the Queensland Academy for Creative Industries has developed a broad range of significant arts community and business relationships.

Students graduating from QACI are well placed for careers in architecture, engineering, town planning, event management and new media industries such as e-games, web development, software development and graphic design, as well as film, television, music, theatre and visual arts.

The Queensland Academy for Health Sciences’ (QAHS) learning community is a rich educational environment.Through its partnership with Griffith University, and the QAHS curriculum offerings, QAHS also affords credit options to students in areas that include business, law, engineering, arts, criminology, information technology, psychology, education and multimedia.

There is a strong underpinning focus on research. The two education providers are co-located at Southport which has provided the opportunity for development of a range of relationships both formal and informal. QAHS provides students with opportunities to pursue careers in the health sciences, sciences, academia or research.

Interested students may engage with Griffith University’s Health Certificate which is studied concurrently with the Diploma, and offers successful students a pathway directly to a range of second year Health degrees.

The Queensland Academy for Science, Mathematics and Technology (QASMT) allows high achieving students to develop their skills through leading edge curriculum and links with The University of Queensland (UQ). Working in partnership with UQ, QASMT offers an enriched program to enhance the development of students who have an interest and ability in the related fields of science, mathematics and technology.

QASMT aims to develop students’ abilities to research, investigate and reflect on local and global matters. The relationship of the students and teachers is based on intellectual challenge and interdependent enquiry. Beyond this, QASMT encourages students to develop learning groups to accelerate their learning.

Students who graduate from QASMT will be well placed to take on careers in new science fields such as biotechnology and nanotechnology, as well as established fields like health sciences, engineering, chemical sciences, robotics and neuroscience.

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Group Study ToursEQI Study Tour programs provide a unique opportunity for students to gain an invaluable insight into studying in a Queensland Government school. Groups of school students from around the world can experience Australian culture while studying alongside Queensland students and staying in a host family environment.

With a strong emphasis on engaging and interacting with local students and the community, visiting students have the opportunity to develop lasting international friendships and broaden their global perspective.

EQI has a long history of arranging successful, high quality Study Tour programs for groups of overseas school students. Representing approximately 420 host schools throughout Queensland, EQI offers a wide range of program options that can be tailored to suit the specific needs and focus of each group.

Study Tour programs can range from half-a-day to twelve weeks in duration and combine exciting educational, tourism and cultural exchange activities. Specialised study tour programs designed to match the academic focus of the visiting group provide students with a unique opportunity to enrich their studies in a globalised context.

The EQI advantageEQI is widely recognised as Australia’s leading study tours provider, offering dynamic and innovative educational and cultural experiences for students from around the world.

Quality assured host schools

EQI’s unique training and accreditation system ensures host schools are fully equipped with the skills and resources required to deliver high quality study tour programs.• Study Tour training seminars delivered annually to

accredit school-based coordinators.• School coordinators attend regular networking and

knowledge sharing sessions.• Focused cross-cultural information sessions provided

to school staff.• Host families attend pre-arrival orientation sessions

conducted by trained school coordinators.

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Safe and supportive learning environments

Queensland Government host schools provide a positive learning environment for students to enhance their English language and academic capabilities. Students learn alongside their buddies in a safe and supportive learning environment which promotes positive social interaction and active engagement in learning.

EQI is committed to ensuring students are provided with a positive learning experience both at school and throughout their stay. Homestay families are carefully selected from within the school community to provide a safe and welcoming homestay environment. Stringent checks and approval processes ensure only qualified families are selected to host students.

World-class education facilities

Queensland Government schools offer extensive resources and state-of-the-art facilities to support innovation and 21st century learning. Experiential learning opportunities abound in contemporary learning environments such as:• integrated technology resources • specialised science laboratories• video conferencing and recording studios• photography laboratories• hospitality training facilities• outdoor and environmental education centres.

Unique and innovative programs

Designed with flexibility and innovation, EQI Study Tour programs are customised to meet diverse group needs. Tailored to match the academic focus of the visiting group, specialised study tour programs provide students with a unique opportunity to enrich their studies in a globalised context.

Programs are offered at accredited schools across Queensland, including primary, secondary and P-12 colleges in metropolitan and regional areas. Many of these schools have been recognised for their excellence programs in science, leadership, sports, arts and music, and enjoy sharing their expertise with students from around the world.

Extra support services

As a trusted study tour provider for over 20 years, EQI Study Tours unit offer the following additional support services:• 24-hour emergency contact• multi-lingual staff• web-based tour management system for accredited

agents• pre-departure orientation for students and homestay

families• extensive resources designed to support school

delivery of programs• centrally coordinated programs by designated

personnel.

Group Study Tour program features

Student groups joining an EQI Study Tour program can experience some or all of the following activities:

• School integration: Visiting students join regular classes and share hands-on learning and cultural activities with their buddies.

• Buddy system: Opportunity to develop lasting friendships with designated school buddies.

• Homestay: Experience daily life with a Queensland family in a safe and caring environment. Host families are carefully selected from within the school community by trained school personnel.

• English lessons: Designed to suit different English levels and focus of visiting group. Lessons are developed and delivered by Queensland registered teachers.

• Specialised lessons: Focus studies on subjects such as global leadership, biotechnology, marine science, environmental studies, art and music can also be arranged.

• Excursions: Students can experience Queensland’s world famous tourism activities and discover the unique natural environment, including spectacular beaches and rainforests, Great Barrier Reef and the Australian outback.

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EQI students can turn their school holidays into exciting Aussie adventures filled with discovery. EQI Holiday Adventure safaris are a safe way for international students to travel and sightsee during their EQI program.

Students can snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and cuddle a koala in Cairns; see the famous sights of the city, Blue Mountains and Bondi Beach in Sydney; explore the town of Coober Pedy, climb Ayers Rock and watch the sunset over the magnificent landscape of Central Australia with the Outback Safari or the Northern Territory Safari; or experience the best of the entire east coast of Australia with the East Coast Safari and the Southern Safari which takes students on an exciting journey along the eastern coast of Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and many beautiful places in between.

EQI offers you a great learning experience, an amazing Australian adventure and so much more. For more information please visit eqi.com.au/programs/adventure-programs.html

EQI Holiday Adventure Programs

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ACU Australian Catholic UniversityAFL Australian Football LeagueAUSLAN Australian sign languageBYOD Bring your own (IT) deviceCBD Central business districtCIS Council of International SchoolsCQU Central Queensland UniversityEAL/D English as an Additional Language/DialectEQ Education QueenslandEQI Education Queensland InternationalGPS Greater Public Schools’ Association of QueenslandHSP High School Preparation programIB International BaccalaureateICAS International Competitions and Assessments for Schools ICT Information and Communication TechnologiesISP International Student ProgramNEAS National English Languages Teaching Accreditation SchemeNSW New South WalesOP Overall Position PADI Professional Association of Diving InstructorsPE Physical EducationP-12 Prep to year 12QCAA Queensland Curricular and Assessment AuthorityQCE Queensland Certificate of EducationQGSSSA Queensland Girls’ Secondary School Sports AssociationQLD QueenslandQMEA Queensland Minerals and Energy AcademyQUT Queensland University of TechnologySC State CollegeSHS State High SchoolSS State SchoolTAFE Technical and Further EducationUQ University of QueenslandUSC University of the Sunshine CoastVET Vocational Educationa and Training

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Subject matrix Authority subjects

This table shows senior subjects (Years 11 and 12) only. Please contact schools to confirm subject offerings, as these may change without notice. Not all subjects are available to all year levels. Some subjects and programs mentioned in this publication are offered in the distance education mode. Some subjects and programs mentioned in this publication attract additional fees.

Authority subjects

Levels of achievement in Authority subjects are used to determine a student’s Overall Position (OP).

OPs are used in the selection of students for tertiary education courses.

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Alexandra Hills SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Alexandra Hills SHS • • • • • • • • • • •Balmoral SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Balmoral SHS • • • • • • •Brisbane SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Brisbane SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Calamvale CC • • • • • • • • • • • • Calamvale CC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Centenary SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Centenary SHS • • • • • • • • •

Cleveland District SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cleveland District SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Corinda SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Corinda SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • •Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Indooroopilly SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Indooroopilly SHS • • • • • • • • • • •Kedron SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kedron SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Kelvin Grove SC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kelvin Grove SC • • • • • • • • • • • •Kenmore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kenmore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mitchelton SHS • • • • • • • • • • Mitchelton SHS • • • • • • • • •Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • • • • • • • •North Lakes SC • • • • • • • • • • • • North Lakes SC • • • • • • • • • •Rochedale SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rochedale SHS • • • • • • • • • •

Sunnybank SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Sunnybank SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •The Gap SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Gap SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •

Whites Hill SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Whites Hill SC • • • • • • • • •Yeronga SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Yeronga SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •

Cairns SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cairns SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • •Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •

Benowa SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Benowa SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • •Elanora SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Elanora SHS • • • • • • • • • • •

Helensvale SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Helensvale SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • • •

Merrimac SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Merrimac SHS • • • • • • • • • • •Miami SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Miami SHS • • • • • • • • • •

Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Robina SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Robina SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •

Upper Coomera SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Upper Coomera SC • • • • • • • • •Varsity SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Varsity SC • • • • • • • • • •

Bribie Island SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Bribie Island SHS • • • • • • • • • • •Caloundra SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Caloundra SHS • • • • • • • • • • •Chancellor SC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chancellor SC • • • • • • • • • • • •

Coolum SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Coolum SHS • • • • • • • • •Kawana Waters SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Kawana Waters SC • • • • • • • • • • •

Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Mountain Creek SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mountain Creek SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •Sunshine Beach SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Sunshine Beach SHS • • • • • • • • • • •

Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • •Harristown SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • • • • • • • • •

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Subject matrix Authority subjects (continued)


Authority subjects

Levels of achievement in Authority subjects are used to determine a student’s Overall Position (OP).


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Alexandra Hills SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Alexandra Hills SHS • • • • • • • • • • •Balmoral SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Balmoral SHS • • • • • • •Brisbane SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Brisbane SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Calamvale CC • • • • • • • • • • • • Calamvale CC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Centenary SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Centenary SHS • • • • • • • • •

Cleveland District SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cleveland District SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Corinda SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Corinda SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • •Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Indooroopilly SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Indooroopilly SHS • • • • • • • • • • •Kedron SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kedron SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Kelvin Grove SC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kelvin Grove SC • • • • • • • • • • • •Kenmore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kenmore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mitchelton SHS • • • • • • • • • • Mitchelton SHS • • • • • • • • •Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • • • • • • • •North Lakes SC • • • • • • • • • • • • North Lakes SC • • • • • • • • • •Rochedale SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rochedale SHS • • • • • • • • • •

Sunnybank SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Sunnybank SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •The Gap SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Gap SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •

Whites Hill SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Whites Hill SC • • • • • • • • •Yeronga SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Yeronga SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •

Cairns SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cairns SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • •Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •

Benowa SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Benowa SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • •Elanora SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Elanora SHS • • • • • • • • • • •

Helensvale SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Helensvale SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • • •

Merrimac SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Merrimac SHS • • • • • • • • • • •Miami SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Miami SHS • • • • • • • • • •

Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Robina SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Robina SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •

Upper Coomera SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Upper Coomera SC • • • • • • • • •Varsity SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Varsity SC • • • • • • • • • •

Bribie Island SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Bribie Island SHS • • • • • • • • • • •Caloundra SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Caloundra SHS • • • • • • • • • • •Chancellor SC • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Chancellor SC • • • • • • • • • • • •

Coolum SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Coolum SHS • • • • • • • • •Kawana Waters SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Kawana Waters SC • • • • • • • • • • •

Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • Mountain Creek SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Mountain Creek SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •Sunshine Beach SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Sunshine Beach SHS • • • • • • • • • • •

Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • •Harristown SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • • • • • • • • •

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Subject matrix Authority registered subjectsAuthority registered subjects

Levels of achievement in Authority-registration subjects are not used to determine a students Overall Position (OP).


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Alexandra Hills SHS • • • • Alexandra Hills SHS • C • • •Balmoral SHS • • Balmoral SHS • • • •Brisbane SHS • C • Brisbane SHS • • • CCalamvale CC • • • Calamvale CC • • •

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Indooroopilly SHS Indooroopilly SHS • • •Kedron SHS • • • • Kedron SHS • • • • • • •

Kelvin Grove SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Kelvin Grove SC • • • •Kenmore SHS • Kenmore SHS • •

Mitchelton SHS C C • Mitchelton SHS • C • •Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • • • •North Lakes SC • • • North Lakes SC • • • CRochedale SHS • C C C Rochedale SHS • • • • •

Sunnybank SHS • • • • C • • • C Sunnybank SHS • • • •The Gap SHS • The Gap SHS • • •

Whites Hill SC Whites Hill SC • •Yeronga SHS • • C • • Yeronga SHS • • • • • • • C

Cairns SHS • • • • • • • C • Cairns SHS • • • •Smithfield SHS • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • •Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Bay SHS • • • • •

Benowa SHS • • • • • • • • Benowa SHS • • • • • •Elanora SHS • • • • • Elanora SHS • C • • •

Helensvale SHS C C • Helensvale SHS • C • • •Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • Keebra Park SHS • • • • • •

Merrimac SHS • • • • C • • • • Merrimac SHS • • C C • • • •Miami SHS • • • • C • Miami SHS • • • • • • • • •

Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • •Robina SHS • • • • • • Robina SHS • • • • • • •

Upper Coomera SC • • • • • • • • Upper Coomera SC • • • •Varsity SC • • Varsity SC • • • •

Bribie Island SHS • • C • C Bribie Island SHS • • • • •Caloundra SHS • • • • Caloundra SHS • • • • •Chancellor SC Chancellor SC • •

Coolum SHS • Coolum SHS • • •Kawana Waters SC • Kawana Waters SC • • • •

Maroochydore SHS • • Maroochydore SHS • • • •Mountain Creek SHS • • Mountain Creek SHS • • • • • •Sunshine Beach SHS C • Sunshine Beach SHS • • • C

Centenary Heights SHS • • • C Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • •Harristown SHS • • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • • • •


Key: C = Vocational Education Certificate subject

Subject matrix Authority registered subjects (continued)

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Cavendish Road SHS • • • • • Cavendish Road SHS • • • • •Centenary SHS • • Centenary SHS • • • • • •

Cleveland District SHS • • • • • • • • • • Cleveland District SHS • • • • •Corinda SHS • • • • • Corinda SHS • C • •

Craigslea SHS • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • •Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • Ferny Grove SHS • • • • • • •

Indooroopilly SHS Indooroopilly SHS • • •Kedron SHS • • • • Kedron SHS • • • • • • •

Kelvin Grove SC • • • • • • • • • • • • Kelvin Grove SC • • • •Kenmore SHS • Kenmore SHS • •

Mitchelton SHS C C • Mitchelton SHS • C • •Mt Gravatt SHS • • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • • • •North Lakes SC • • • North Lakes SC • • • CRochedale SHS • C C C Rochedale SHS • • • • •

Sunnybank SHS • • • • C • • • C Sunnybank SHS • • • •The Gap SHS • The Gap SHS • • •

Whites Hill SC Whites Hill SC • •Yeronga SHS • • C • • Yeronga SHS • • • • • • • C

Cairns SHS • • • • • • • C • Cairns SHS • • • •Smithfield SHS • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • •Trinity Bay SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Trinity Bay SHS • • • • •

Benowa SHS • • • • • • • • Benowa SHS • • • • • •Elanora SHS • • • • • Elanora SHS • C • • •

Helensvale SHS C C • Helensvale SHS • C • • •Keebra Park SHS • • • • • • Keebra Park SHS • • • • • •

Merrimac SHS • • • • C • • • • Merrimac SHS • • C C • • • •Miami SHS • • • • C • Miami SHS • • • • • • • • •

Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • •Robina SHS • • • • • • Robina SHS • • • • • • •

Upper Coomera SC • • • • • • • • Upper Coomera SC • • • •Varsity SC • • Varsity SC • • • •

Bribie Island SHS • • C • C Bribie Island SHS • • • • •Caloundra SHS • • • • Caloundra SHS • • • • •Chancellor SC Chancellor SC • •

Coolum SHS • Coolum SHS • • •Kawana Waters SC • Kawana Waters SC • • • •

Maroochydore SHS • • Maroochydore SHS • • • •Mountain Creek SHS • • Mountain Creek SHS • • • • • •Sunshine Beach SHS C • Sunshine Beach SHS • • • C

Centenary Heights SHS • • • C Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • •Harristown SHS • • • • • • • Harristown SHS • • • • • •

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Alexandra Hills SHS • 3 3-4 • 1-2 • • • • • • • • • 4 • • 4 • 2-3 2-3 Alexandra Hills SHS • 1-2 • • 2-3 • • • 3-4 4 1-3 • 1-2 1 1 • 3 • • 1-2 3-4 • •

Balmoral SHS 2-3 • • 1 • 4 • 1-2 • 2-3 2-3 Balmoral SHS 2-3 2-3 2-3 1 • 2-3 • 1-2 1-2

Brisbane SHS 3-4 2 3-4 1-2 3 1 1-2 1-2 3 Brisbane SHS 3 2-3 • 3 1-2 1, 4 1 3-4 2-3 1-2 1, 3 2

Calamvale CC 2-3 • 1-2 1-2 2-3 1 • 1-2 • 3-4 3 • Calamvale CC 2-4 1 2 • 1 2-3 2-4 1 4 2-3 3 2-4 1-3 4

Cavendish Road SHS 1,3 3 2 1-2 1-2 1 2 • 1 • 1-2 Cavendish Road SHS 2 1-2 • 2 2 1 1-2 • 2 2 1-2 1 1-2

Centenary SHS 2-3 2 • 1-2 1 1 1 1-2 • • • Centenary SHS 2-3 • • 2 3 • 1-2 1 3 • 1-3

Cleveland District SHS 2-3 2-3 • 1-2 1-3 1-3 4 1-2 1-2 1-3 1 • 1-3 1-2,4 • 1-2 1-2 Cleveland District SHS 2-3 • • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 1 • 2-3 • • • 1,4 •

Corinda SHS Corinda SHS

Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •

Ferny Grove SHS • 2-3 1-2 • 1 2 2 1,4 2 • 1-2 1,4 1 2 Ferny Grove SHS 1-2 • 1-2 1 2 1-3 1,4 1 2-3 1,4 1-2 • 4

Indooroopilly SHS 2-3 3-4 1-2,4 1-2,4 • • 1-2 1 1-2,4 1-2 4 4 Indooroopilly SHS 2-4 4 3 3 2-4 1-2 1 • 2-3 • 1-2 •

Kedron SHS 3 • • • • 1,4 2 • 2 4 2-3 2-3 Kedron SHS 2-3 3 • 2-3 3 2-3 1,4 2 4 3 4 • 1,4 1 •

Kelvin Grove SC 2-3 • • 2 • • 1-2 • • Kelvin Grove SC 2-3 • 2-3 2-3 2-3 • 1,4 2-3 • 2-3 •

Kenmore SHS • • • • 1 • • 1,4 1,2 • • • • Kenmore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mitchelton SHS 2-3 • • • 2 Mitchelton SHS 1-2 • 2 2-3 1 • 2 • 2-3 2-4

Mt Gravatt SHS 2 2,3 • • 1 1 • 4 • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • 2,3 • 2-3 2-4 1 1 1 2 1-3 1,4 •

North Lakes SC 2-3 3 • • • 1-2 2 • 1-2 • North Lakes SC 3 • 3-4 • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 3-4 1 • 2-3 • 1-2 • •

Rochedale SHS 2 2 1 • 2 1 1 • • • 1 1,4 1,4 Rochedale SHS 2 • • 2 2 1 1 1 • 2 2 • • 1-3

Sunnybank SHS • • • • • 1-2 • • Sunnybank SHS 2-3 • • • 2-3 • • 1-2 1 • • • • • •

The Gap SHS • • • 1 • • • The Gap SHS • • • • • • • 1 3 • • •

Whites Hill SC 2 3 1-3 • • • 1 2 3 1,3 1 1-3 Whites Hill SC 2 • 2 2 1 2 1,3 1

Yeronga SHS 3 2-3 1-3 1-3 1 2 Yeronga SHS 1-3 4 2-3 2-3 1,4 1-3 1-3 1 1-3

Cairns SHS 2-3 2-3 2,4 • • 2-3 • 4 2 • • 2-3 3 • 2-3 2,4 • • Cairns SHS 1-2 • • • 2-3 1,4 1 3 2-3 1-3 1,4

Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Trinity Bay SHS 3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 • • 4 2 • • • 1-3 • 1-3 1-3 Trinity Bay SHS • 1-3 • 1-3 1-3 1-3 • • 3 • • 3 • • • •

Benowa SHS • 2 • • • • 4 • • • 2 • • 1-2 3-4 1-2 1-2 • Benowa SHS 2 • • • 3-4 • • • • 3-4 • • • • • • • •

Elanora SHS 3 1-2 1-2 1-2 4 4 4 2 2 • 4 • 1-2,4 1-2,4 1-2 1-2 4 Elanora SHS 3 1-2 1 1-2,4 1-2,4 4 1-2 3 1-2 2 4 1 2 3 1-2 4 1-3 1 1-2 4 4

Helensvale SHS 1-3 • 2-4 2 2 • 2 • • • Helensvale SHS 4 • 2 1-2 • • • • 1 • • • •

Keebra Park SHS 3 1-2 • 1-2 • • • 1-2 1-2 1-2 Keebra Park SHS 1-3 1-2 3 • • 4 1 3 1-3 1-3 1-3

Merrimac SHS • 1-2 • • • • 3-4 • 3-4 • 2 • • • • 1-2 1-2 3-4 Merrimac SHS 1-2 3-4 • • • • • • 3-4 • • • 3-4 • • 1-2 •

Miami SHS 2-3 2-3 1-2,4 4 4 3-4 4 3-4 1-2 2 4 3-4 4 • Miami SHS 1-2 • • • 3-4 • 1-2 3-4 3 • 3-4 • 3-4

Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • 1-2 • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Robina SHS 3 1-2 • 1-2 3-4 4 1-2 1 3-4 1,3 • • • 1-2 1-2 3-4 Robina SHS 1-2 3 3-4 1-2 • 3-4 3-4 3 1-2 3-4 1-2 1-2

Upper Coomera SC • 2 3 1-2 1-2 • 1 • 3 2 • Upper Coomera SC 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1 1-2 2 1-2 • • •

Varsity SC 3 1-2 • • • • 4 1-2 2 • 4 • • • 2 2 4 Varsity SC 1-3 • 4 4 4 • 1-2 2 • 1,4 1,4 3 • • • 1-2 4

Bribie Island SHS • 2-3 • • • • • 2 2 • • Bribie Island SHS • • • • • • • 1 • 3-4 • • 1,4 1-2

Caloundra SHS 3 • 3-4 3-4 1 2 • • Caloundra SHS 1-2 • 2-3 • 1,4 1 3 1-2 • 3-4

Chancellor SC • • 2-3 • • • • • 1,4 • • • • Chancellor SC • • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 • • • • • •

Coolum SHS 3 2 2 1-4 1-4 1 2 • • Coolum SHS 1-2 2 4 • 2-3 • 4 • 1 3 •

Kawana Waters SC 4 1 4 1,4 2 Kawana Waters SC 3-4 • 3 1-2 3-4 2 1 3-4

Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mountain Creek SHS 1,3 3 • 2 2-4 2-4 • 2 • • • • Mountain Creek SHS 1-3 3 • • 1-2 1,3-4 • • 1,4 3 1-2 2-3 • 3-4

Sunshine Beach SHS 3 2 1,4 2-3 2-3 2 • 3 • 2 • Sunshine Beach SHS 1 1-3 • 2-3 2 2-3 • 1,4 • 2-3 1,4 • 3-4

Centenary Heights SHS • 3 2-3 • • • • 1-2 2 • • • • • 2-3 2-3 Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 • • 1 • • 2-3 • • • • • • •

Harristown SHS • • • 1-3 2 1-2 • 1-2 1-2 Harristown SHS • 1-2 • 1-2 1 2-4 •

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Alexandra Hills SHS • 3 3-4 • 1-2 • • • • • • • • • 4 • • 4 • 2-3 2-3 Alexandra Hills SHS • 1-2 • • 2-3 • • • 3-4 4 1-3 • 1-2 1 1 • 3 • • 1-2 3-4 • •

Balmoral SHS 2-3 • • 1 • 4 • 1-2 • 2-3 2-3 Balmoral SHS 2-3 2-3 2-3 1 • 2-3 • 1-2 1-2

Brisbane SHS 3-4 2 3-4 1-2 3 1 1-2 1-2 3 Brisbane SHS 3 2-3 • 3 1-2 1, 4 1 3-4 2-3 1-2 1, 3 2

Calamvale CC 2-3 • 1-2 1-2 2-3 1 • 1-2 • 3-4 3 • Calamvale CC 2-4 1 2 • 1 2-3 2-4 1 4 2-3 3 2-4 1-3 4

Cavendish Road SHS 1,3 3 2 1-2 1-2 1 2 • 1 • 1-2 Cavendish Road SHS 2 1-2 • 2 2 1 1-2 • 2 2 1-2 1 1-2

Centenary SHS 2-3 2 • 1-2 1 1 1 1-2 • • • Centenary SHS 2-3 • • 2 3 • 1-2 1 3 • 1-3

Cleveland District SHS 2-3 2-3 • 1-2 1-3 1-3 4 1-2 1-2 1-3 1 • 1-3 1-2,4 • 1-2 1-2 Cleveland District SHS 2-3 • • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 1 • 2-3 • • • 1,4 •

Corinda SHS Corinda SHS

Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • Craigslea SHS • • • • • • • • • • • •

Ferny Grove SHS • 2-3 1-2 • 1 2 2 1,4 2 • 1-2 1,4 1 2 Ferny Grove SHS 1-2 • 1-2 1 2 1-3 1,4 1 2-3 1,4 1-2 • 4

Indooroopilly SHS 2-3 3-4 1-2,4 1-2,4 • • 1-2 1 1-2,4 1-2 4 4 Indooroopilly SHS 2-4 4 3 3 2-4 1-2 1 • 2-3 • 1-2 •

Kedron SHS 3 • • • • 1,4 2 • 2 4 2-3 2-3 Kedron SHS 2-3 3 • 2-3 3 2-3 1,4 2 4 3 4 • 1,4 1 •

Kelvin Grove SC 2-3 • • 2 • • 1-2 • • Kelvin Grove SC 2-3 • 2-3 2-3 2-3 • 1,4 2-3 • 2-3 •

Kenmore SHS • • • • 1 • • 1,4 1,2 • • • • Kenmore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mitchelton SHS 2-3 • • • 2 Mitchelton SHS 1-2 • 2 2-3 1 • 2 • 2-3 2-4

Mt Gravatt SHS 2 2,3 • • 1 1 • 4 • • • • Mt Gravatt SHS • 2,3 • 2-3 2-4 1 1 1 2 1-3 1,4 •

North Lakes SC 2-3 3 • • • 1-2 2 • 1-2 • North Lakes SC 3 • 3-4 • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 3-4 1 • 2-3 • 1-2 • •

Rochedale SHS 2 2 1 • 2 1 1 • • • 1 1,4 1,4 Rochedale SHS 2 • • 2 2 1 1 1 • 2 2 • • 1-3

Sunnybank SHS • • • • • 1-2 • • Sunnybank SHS 2-3 • • • 2-3 • • 1-2 1 • • • • • •

The Gap SHS • • • 1 • • • The Gap SHS • • • • • • • 1 3 • • •

Whites Hill SC 2 3 1-3 • • • 1 2 3 1,3 1 1-3 Whites Hill SC 2 • 2 2 1 2 1,3 1

Yeronga SHS 3 2-3 1-3 1-3 1 2 Yeronga SHS 1-3 4 2-3 2-3 1,4 1-3 1-3 1 1-3

Cairns SHS 2-3 2-3 2,4 • • 2-3 • 4 2 • • 2-3 3 • 2-3 2,4 • • Cairns SHS 1-2 • • • 2-3 1,4 1 3 2-3 1-3 1,4

Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Smithfield SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Trinity Bay SHS 3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 • • 4 2 • • • 1-3 • 1-3 1-3 Trinity Bay SHS • 1-3 • 1-3 1-3 1-3 • • 3 • • 3 • • • •

Benowa SHS • 2 • • • • 4 • • • 2 • • 1-2 3-4 1-2 1-2 • Benowa SHS 2 • • • 3-4 • • • • 3-4 • • • • • • • •

Elanora SHS 3 1-2 1-2 1-2 4 4 4 2 2 • 4 • 1-2,4 1-2,4 1-2 1-2 4 Elanora SHS 3 1-2 1 1-2,4 1-2,4 4 1-2 3 1-2 2 4 1 2 3 1-2 4 1-3 1 1-2 4 4

Helensvale SHS 1-3 • 2-4 2 2 • 2 • • • Helensvale SHS 4 • 2 1-2 • • • • 1 • • • •

Keebra Park SHS 3 1-2 • 1-2 • • • 1-2 1-2 1-2 Keebra Park SHS 1-3 1-2 3 • • 4 1 3 1-3 1-3 1-3

Merrimac SHS • 1-2 • • • • 3-4 • 3-4 • 2 • • • • 1-2 1-2 3-4 Merrimac SHS 1-2 3-4 • • • • • • 3-4 • • • 3-4 • • 1-2 •

Miami SHS 2-3 2-3 1-2,4 4 4 3-4 4 3-4 1-2 2 4 3-4 4 • Miami SHS 1-2 • • • 3-4 • 1-2 3-4 3 • 3-4 • 3-4

Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • 1-2 • • • • • Palm Beach Currumbin SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Robina SHS 3 1-2 • 1-2 3-4 4 1-2 1 3-4 1,3 • • • 1-2 1-2 3-4 Robina SHS 1-2 3 3-4 1-2 • 3-4 3-4 3 1-2 3-4 1-2 1-2

Upper Coomera SC • 2 3 1-2 1-2 • 1 • 3 2 • Upper Coomera SC 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1 1-2 2 1-2 • • •

Varsity SC 3 1-2 • • • • 4 1-2 2 • 4 • • • 2 2 4 Varsity SC 1-3 • 4 4 4 • 1-2 2 • 1,4 1,4 3 • • • 1-2 4

Bribie Island SHS • 2-3 • • • • • 2 2 • • Bribie Island SHS • • • • • • • 1 • 3-4 • • 1,4 1-2

Caloundra SHS 3 • 3-4 3-4 1 2 • • Caloundra SHS 1-2 • 2-3 • 1,4 1 3 1-2 • 3-4

Chancellor SC • • 2-3 • • • • • 1,4 • • • • Chancellor SC • • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 • • • • • •

Coolum SHS 3 2 2 1-4 1-4 1 2 • • Coolum SHS 1-2 2 4 • 2-3 • 4 • 1 3 •

Kawana Waters SC 4 1 4 1,4 2 Kawana Waters SC 3-4 • 3 1-2 3-4 2 1 3-4

Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Maroochydore SHS • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Mountain Creek SHS 1,3 3 • 2 2-4 2-4 • 2 • • • • Mountain Creek SHS 1-3 3 • • 1-2 1,3-4 • • 1,4 3 1-2 2-3 • 3-4

Sunshine Beach SHS 3 2 1,4 2-3 2-3 2 • 3 • 2 • Sunshine Beach SHS 1 1-3 • 2-3 2 2-3 • 1,4 • 2-3 1,4 • 3-4

Centenary Heights SHS • 3 2-3 • • • • 1-2 2 • • • • • 2-3 2-3 Centenary Heights SHS • • • • • 2-3 2-3 2-3 • • 1 • • 2-3 • • • • • • •

Harristown SHS • • • 1-3 2 1-2 • 1-2 1-2 Harristown SHS • 1-2 • 1-2 1 2-4 •

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• = All year

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