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Holland Park State High School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​​​We offer students a personalised schooling experience where excellence is a priority and enrichment opportunities abound
  2. High quality programs in academic subjects, sport, languages and music
  3. Our location—just 15 minutes from the city and access to major transport routes, Queensland's leading universities, cultural, arts and sporting venues

Principal's welcome

At Holland Park State High School, we equip learners with the skills and knowledge to make a difference in the world whilst becoming informed and empowered citizens. We are committed to providing a culture of high-quality learning that allows students to experience personal, intellectual and social growth. We work in partnership with our community as we nurture respectful, kind, engaged students, who persevere and embrace the many opportunities available to them.

Our positive learning culture promotes students constantly striving to know, learn and do more to ensure personal growth and understanding. At Holland Park State High School, we have a range of platforms for students to engage with to showcase and develop their 21st century skills and love of learning. Students can become part of our volleyball, STEAM or music excellence programs, our Japanese program, or our HPX program. We also provide a range of extra-curricular opportunities for students to engage with to ensure connectedness towards themselves and the sense of community and belonging is transpiring.

We endeavour to foster students who are well rounded, community minded, understanding and driven to recognise their place in the world as to best prepare themselves for the future.

School overview

Number of students

Year school established

School website

Holland Park State High School is an independent public school, located within a 15-minute drive of the Brisbane city centre.

Dedicated and inspirational teachers nurture our students to ensure personal and academic growth, whilst priding themselves on knowing every student, as no student gets lost in the crowd.

The parents of our students select our school for its high standards, our focus on individuals, strong academic results, vocational pathways and our tailored senior school programs.

Holland Park State High School offers academic excellence and extension classes in English, mathematics and science, in addition to a high-performance volleyball program, Japanese, high-performance athlete support and music extension.

EQI programs offered

HS
High School
HSA
High School Study Abroad

Special programs

  • HPX Academy
  • Steam excellence program
  • High-performance volleyball program (expert coaching and high-level competition)
  • Japanese program (junior)
  • Instrumental music program (all year levels)
  • Homework club (junior)
  • Student Leadership program (all year levels)

Extracurricular activities

  • Anime club
  • Inter-school sports
  • School camps
  • International study tours
  • Tertiary science ambassador program
  • Junior engineering/aviation p​rogram
  • Music groups (5 ensemble groups)
  • School musical
  • Touch football​

School facilities

  • ​Assembly hall
  • Student recreation area
  • Library and resource centre
  • Purpose-built indoor volleyball courts
  • General purpose oval, sporting fields and basketball/netball courts
  • Student support hub
  • Student cafe
  • Industrial technology complex

Tertiary pathways

  • Early Start Uni Program–university credit in Year 12
  • The University of Queensland (UQ) enhanced studies program
  • Griffith University Early Start Tertiary Studies (GUEST) program
  • Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Queensland: TAFE at school
  • TAFE SkillsTech: TAFE at school​

Languages

  • Japanese

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 07 November 2025