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Helensvale State High School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​A supportive international team offering a program personalised for each student's individual needs.
  2. A wide range of academic and sports excellence programs including soccer, AFL and netball.
  3. Conveniently located close to theme parks, beautiful beaches, and many other popular Gold Coast attractions.

Principal's welcome

Helensvale State High School is a high demand, Independent Public School with approximately 2,000 students, located on the Gold Coast.

We aspire for each and every student to reach their full potential.

Our students benefit from the wide range of opportunities that come with a large school, including an extensive subject selection and diverse extra-curricular activities, all while maintaining the strong sense of belonging that is essential in every great school. We offer a variety of academy programs in academia, sport, Japanese, educati​on for entrepreneurs, and the arts.

Our international students receive exceptional care and support, along with numerous opportunities to engage in the arts, sports, marine studies, and aquatics programs. Helensvale State High School is the perfect place to grow your academic potential while being part of a welcoming community that values family, connection, and personalised support.

Helensvale State High School's learning purpose is 'One Student, One Community, Many Futures'. Our objective is to personalise learning for each and every student, and connect with our community for learning and support to help create the many future pathways for our students.

We look forward to having you join our school community.

School overview

Number of students

Year school established

School website

Welcome to Helensvale State High School.

Our learning vision: We aspire for each student to reach their full potential.

At Helensvale SHS, we believe anything is possible.

Helensvale State High School has a vibrant culture of achievement and opportunity, enriched by enthusiastic and talented students, professional staff and a supportive and nurturing school community.

EQI programs offered

HS
High School
HSA
High School Study Abroad

Special programs

  • Diploma of business
  • Cert IV justice studies
  • Cert III business, screen and media, dance, visual arts (photography)
  • Academies: EXCITE (academic), Japanese, sport (AFL, netball, football), Arts and education for entrepreneurs
  • Cert II horticulture and cookery
  • Years 10–​12 honours program for academic students​

Extracurricular activities

  • Great Barrier Reef trip and Tangalooma camp
  • Day trips—local themeparks, Byron Bay, Gold Coast beaches
  • Study GC international student hub
  • Dance and performing arts showcases
  • Music ensembles and bands​

School facilities

  • State-of-the-art commercial kitchen and restaurant
  • International student social and study space
  • Performing arts centre
  • Dance studio
  • Indoor gymnasium and sports activity centre
  • Outdoor football fields
  • Local swimming pool access
  • Photography darkroom
  • Industrial technology and design (ITD) workshops
  • Marine studies – Aquatics program

Tertiary pathways

  • Local universities—Griffith, Bond and Southern Cross Universities
  • Brisbane universities—Queensland University of Technology and University of Queensland
  • TAFE Queensland and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs)​

Languages

  • ​Japanese
  • Distance e​​ducation—languages subject to availability​​

Homestay and accommodation

By living with an Australian host family international students become part of the local community and have a fantastic opportunity to practise their English in a safe and caring home environment.

Students have their own bedroom with study facilities, three meals a day, and access to transport to and from school, and to school activities.

Read more about homestay and accommodation options.

Holiday adventure programs

Holiday adventure programs are an exciting and safe way for students to travel and sightsee during school holidays.

All holiday adventures are fully guided and escorted by qualified teachers and staff to ensure student safety.

Find out more about our holiday adventure programs.

Contact details

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 September 2025