content-left-bg.png
content-right-bg.png

Kedron State High School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​​​​​An extensive and accomplished music program, languages program and science program​
  2. Highly experienced, caring and supportive international program and English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) staff
  3. Our multicultural campus is accepting and welcoming of people from all over the world
Download video
Download transcript

Principal's welcome

​​​​I welcome you to Kedron State High School. We are a school that delivers excellence in education each and every day. Kedron offers a unique, friendly and academically focused learning environment for all of our international students.

It is a privilege to be Principal of this great school. I lead an outstanding staff who tirelessly work to inspire our students to be the next leaders shaping the future of our world. Our consistently high expectations, combined with personalised attention, has led to ongoing outstanding academic success from when the school first opened in 1956.

The International Student Program is a very important and very well supported part of our school. Our exceptional school offers the very best experience an international student can desire. Whilst you are studying at Kedron SHS your welfare and achievements are of paramount importance to us. We welcome you to the Kedron family.

School overview

Number of students

Year school established

School website

At Kedron State High School, our academic outcomes are consistently above the state average. These strong results stem from the core values of the school: Traditional, academic, disciplined and diverse.

We have dedicated teachers who give time and attention to the welfare and achievements of each student, offering support, extension classes and career information.

We have a successful English as an Additional Language/ Dialect (EAL/D) program with 60 languages spoken within the school community. In our extracurricular programs such as robotics, c​hess, debating, sporting and musical groups, you can learn new skills, strengthen friendships and create memories. We are ideally located only 6km from Brisbane’s centre and 7km from the Brisbane International Airport.​

EQI programs offered

HS
High School
HSA
High School Study Abroad

Special programs

  • English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) support
  • String ensembles, wind ensembles, big bands, specialist percussion, guitar and harp ensembles, vocal lessons, a capella and massed choir in addition to classroom music, music industry and music extension courses
  • Hospitality program providing students with industry experience
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) and robotics program
  • Vocational Education and Training (VET) including Diploma options
  • Accelerated learning program
  • Adventure-based resilience program

Extracurricular activities

  • Homework Club
  • Tutorials
  • Chess
  • Writers’ Club
  • Debating
  • Student council
  • Student community charity group (Interact)
  • Sporting competitions
  • Music competitions
  • Language competitions
  • ​Camps and excursions

School facilities

  • International Student Hub
  • Spacious science laboratories
  • New performing arts complex completed by Term 1 2026
  • Indoor Sports Centre​
  • Sports oval
  • Visual arts facilities
  • Music and rehearsal rooms
  • Dedicated computer rooms
  • Senior workshops—construction and engineering
  • Junior workshops—cdesign and technology, manufacturing and engineering
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) and robotics classroom
  • Makepeace room—c​laser cutting/3D printers
  • Senior commercial kitchen
  • Coffee shop servery
  • Media arts editing suite
  • Outdoor multipurpose hard courts​

Tertiary pathways

  • Over 95% of students annually gain access to university courses
  • Kedron’s university scholarship winners include international students
  • Pathways to Technical and Further Education (TAFE) programs
  • START QUT program (Year 12)
  • University of Queensland (UQ) enhanced program​

Languages

  • ​Chinese (Mandarin)​
  • Japanese
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Auslan (Australian Sign Language) to Year 10
  • Senior external language exams​

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 May 2025