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Urangan State High School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​​​​Safe, supportive​ environment
  2. Flexibility in subject selection​
  3. Coastal location and temperate climate

Principal's welcome

Our school is a friendly, happy and busy place where our focus is on developing individual and collective excellence—building an inclusive, dynamic and cohesive community.

We are proud to serve the Urangan and wider Hervey Bay community through our just cause: to empower a community of curious learners, creative thinkers and connected humans. This cause drives our work—alongside students—to create a safe and supportive culture where everyone belongs and finds purpose. Grounded in strong local partnerships, and inspired by our idyllic coastal setting, we are also globally connected through the values of curiosity and creativity that shape the skills needed for success in an interconnected world.

At Urangan State High School, we help students discover their best selves through high-quality academic, cultural and social experiences that open up new ideas, new ways and new possibilities. In doing so, we support every student to prepare for what comes next—whether that be further study, work or personal growth.

As principal, my focus is on supporting our staff and community to deliver this promise for every learner. I believe digital literacy, critical literacy and citizenship are the bedrocks of a successful 21st-century education. By ensuring the right structures, spaces and partnerships, we nurture well-rounded, capable and confident young people ready to contribute locally and globally.

We warmly invite you to join our community of curious learners, creative thinkers and connected humans, and to strengthen our local and global connections alongside us.

School overview

Number of students

Year school established

School website

Located on the beautiful Fraser Coast, Urangan State High School (USHS) boasts quality educational services and programs in a curriculum focused on academia, engagement and innovation.

USHS has led the way in international education practices in Hervey Bay—providing first-class education choices, balancing valuable academic experiences with meaningful, practical, authentic learning.

Our inspiring curriculum offers a broad range of experiences including certificate courses, technologies, the Arts, sciences and marine science for all international students.

The staff at USHS are enthusiastic and friendly and look forward to welcoming all students to our friendly community.

EQI programs offered

HS
High School
HSA
High School Study Abroad

Special programs

  • Academic and Cultural Excellence program (Years 7–9)
  • Certificates in photography, outdoor recreation, childcare, music, engineering pathways (2 year course)
  • Extension excellence programs—The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) headstart program
  • Dance, drama and instrumental music
  • Student leadership development program
  • Extra support lessons (on request)
  • School of distance education for languages
  • Purposeful support programs for social and emotional engagement and wellbeing
  • Marine biology, outdoor recreation and building and construction​

Extracurricular activities

  • School rugby union
  • Incentive days and school camps
  • Activities and excursions for international students (1 to 2 excursions every term—K'gari (Fraser Island), Australia Zoo, whale watching, day trips, turtle hatching)
  • Instrumental music program
  • Local Indigenous cultural experiences
  • School performance groups
  • School musicians and physical theatre troupe
  • Futsal and soccer​

School facilities

  • Modern resource centre
  • Wellbeing hub
  • Indoor sports centre
  • International room
  • Indigenous room
  • Hospitality kitchens
  • Multipurpose sports facilities
  • Music block
  • Three sports ovals
  • Industrial design centre
  • Performing arts theatre
  • Information technology building
  • Air conditioned class rooms​

Tertiary pathways

  • USC campus located in Hervey Bay
  • TAFE QLD pathways​​

Languages

  • Chinese
  • Distance education 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 07 November 2025