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Pimlico State High School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​​​​A commitment to academic achievements and the performing arts
  2. A strong commitment to internationalism to prepare students for global citizenship
  3. Close-knit, friendly and safe environment for all students
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School overview

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Pimlico State High School is a co-educational Independent Public School located in Townsville, North Queensland.

Pimlico is proud to offer an extensive range of both academic and vocational subjects to students in Years 7–12. A comprehensive curriculum with a strong academic focus is a feature of the school. In the senior school, we offer an extensive range of general and applied subjects that provide a variety of pathways to university, further training and employment. Pimlico offers specialised excellence programs in global studies and the arts.

Our achievements in the performing arts, particularly music, are well known in the community. Our curriculum and vision for learning also place a strong emphasis on global citizenship, preparing students for a globalised world and a future working and contributing on the international stage.

We welcome international students from all over the world.

You will enjoy a wide range of cultural experiences and become a valued part of our vibrant school community.

We value diversity and community and we offer you an excellent orientation program, international student excursions and a caring culture of academic and home study support.

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EQI programs offered

HS
High School
RSA
Regional Study Abroad

Special programs

  • Global studies (Years 7–10)
  • Global leadership (Years 11–12)
  • Music and performing arts (Years 7–12)
  • Aquatics practices: snorkelling, boat licences, scuba diving (Years 11–12)
  • Athletics (Years 7–12)​

Extracurricular activities

  • Excursions for international students: including Billabong Sanctuary (Australia wildlife park), Magnetic Island and snorkelling
  • Global education programs (excursions, conferences and social and environmental engagement projects)
  • Dedicated in-house speech coach to support students with debating and public speaking (including international student speech nights)
  • Instrumental music and vocal programs—symphony orchestras, stage bands, choirs, woodwind, guitar and percussion groups
  • Music camps and tours
  • Pimlico Presents (annual variety concert)
  • International student representative on the student council
  • Model United Nations
  • Senior formal, open to all Year 11 and 12 international students
  • Overseas study tours
  • Year 11 Leadership camp
  • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) extension activities
  • After school sporting competitions (volleyball, water polo, netball, football etc.)
  • Whole-school swimming, cross-country and athletics carnivals
  • Many lunchtimes and outside school clubs including: Pimlico think tank, VR club, anime club, Korean club, XDance, PALS (lighting and sound for theatre, pride club and cosplay club)​

School facilities

  • A new state-of-the-art performing arts facility—The Denise Glasgow Performing Arts Centre—with full stage, lighting and sound
  • Hydroponics science centre and laboratories with new aquaponics centre
  • 3D printer and laser printer
  • Library resource centre (new books arriving weekly, spaces to socialise with board games, access to e-books and audio books and a teacher-librarian to assist with research projects)
  • Music Centre of Excellence, including: practice rooms, atrium with a small performance stage, a recording studio and access to instruments such as guitars, keyboards and ukuleles
  • Sports fields, gymnasium, tennis courts, soccer fields, undercover sports centre
  • Specialist art facilities
  • Film and television media room equipped with full Adobe Suite (Years 9–12) and access to DSLR cameras (Years 11–12)
  • Purpose built art workshops with materials and equipment for the fine art disciplines
  • Global education centre and international student centre
  • Hospitality facilities and the school-based Café Coco
  • Athletics training facilities for track and field
  • Extensive school grounds and gardens​

Tertiary pathways

  • Study at university programs offered by James Cook University (JCU) and Central Queensland University (CQU)

Languages

  • ​French (Years 7–12)
  • Japanese (Years 7–12)​​

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.

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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