Balmoral State High School

Three reasons to choose us

Gateway Aerospace School in partnership with Boeing Australia Limited, The University of Queensland (UQ) and Griffith University (GU)
Outstanding international student support. 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%)

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Principal's welcome

Welcome to Balmoral State High School! At our wonderful school, we focus on our students. We have a reputation for providing excellent teaching across all curriculum areas, with a focus on Science and Technology, including Aerospace.

As a small school, we know our students as individuals and we look after them in a caring and supportive environment. We also know that students need to be coached to excellence through high expectations. It is these high expectations, combined with our unyielding desire to ensure a successful future for every student, which is encapsulated in our school motto—Real Opportunities, Real Outcomes, Real Futures. Our school values International students as we believe cultural interchange enriches our school.

School overview

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Balmoral State High School is a selected Aerospace Gateway school in Queensland to accept international students. Students have access to partnerships with Aviation Australia and Boeing Australia offering real opportunities and industry experience with scientists and engineers on real projects.

Located in a leafy pocket of Brisbane, only 5 kilometres from the Brisbane city centre, Balmoral SHS provides strong community engagement and values. The local community is characterised by distinctive Queensland architecture, beautiful city views and river access. There are many community activities available including hockey, football, rugby, netball, water polo, sailing and cultural and intellectual pursuits.

At Balmoral, each student is treated as an individual which ensures personal attention for every student—academically, culturally and socially. The International Student Program is a distinctive feature of our school. We value diversity and believe that as citizens of a global community, our school is enriched by the cultural interchange offered by this program.

EQI programs offered

High School

HSA

High School Study Abroad

Special programs

Aerospace (senior subject) and aviation (junior subject)
Football (soccer) academy
Horizons academy (critical thinking)—Year 7
Music academy
Netball academy
Visual arts, dance (Years 7–10), drama, media studies and music

Extracurricular activities

Biennial school musical
Boeing Enterprise Team
Debating team and competitions
Eco-marines (biology and environmental society)
Instrumental music program
Junior and senior year level camps
Rock and specialist performance bands
Sporting lessons
Student leadership opportunities, including student council and charity involvement
Various social and community engagement clubs suiting all interests

Please note: All special programs and extracurricular activities are subject to availability and application.

School facilities

Excellent science facilities in new 'iNNOVATiON Space' building, including drone flight area
Film and television editing rooms
Hospitality training facilities
State of the art indoor sporting complex with expansive outdoor precinct and fields
Creative arts centre, performance hall, dance studio and visual art studios

Tertiary pathways

After completing high school at Balmoral State High School, international students can make application for universities. Each university has its own eligibility criteria and students/families are encouraged to visit university websites when making decisions about postschool pathways
International students are able to access Guidance Officers to assist in understanding individual pathways, specific programs and the prerequisites for these

Languages

Japanese (on campus)
Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish (externally through distance education only, subject to application and availability)

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Disclaimer

The information and data in this webpage is subject to change without notice. Before submitting your application, if you are interested in:

a particular subject, sport, program or extracurricular activity offered by an EQI school; or
particular school facilities;

please contact EQI or the school directly to confirm it will be offered and/or available in the year you intend to study.

Last updated 16 May 2025