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Yeronga State High School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​​​An international educational experience offering highly specialised English language and literacy immersion
  2. Proven strong history of academic excellence with a wide and diverse curriculum range
  3. Located directly on the train line, five kilometres from Brisbane’s central business district​
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Principal's welcome

School overview

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Welcome to Yeronga State High School. Our school is located only 5 kilometres from Brisbane city centre and the dynamic cultural precinct of the South Bank Parklands.

Yeronga has a strong focus on structured English and mathematics programs and we have earned a reputation for excellence and success.

Our school has a harmonious and diverse student body, reflecting the real-world multicultural experience that Australia offers. We work with each individual student to ensure that they find their unique pathway to success.

Yeronga's homestay program has been running for 25 years and we have an excellent English support program, with both group classes and individual tuition.

EQI programs offered

HS
High School
HSA
High School Study Abroad

Special programs

  • Academies
    • Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
    • Sports
    • The arts
    • Trade
  • Virtual reality programs
  • University partnership programs
  • Chinese acceleration
  • Confucius classroom partnership with Queensland University of Technology
  • Leadership program

Extracurricular activities

  • Drama club
  • Gym—body building and fitness
  • Debating
  • Student representative council
  • Interact club
  • Sporting teams
  • School musical and performances
  • Breakfast club
  • Lunchtime groups and games (e.g. Du​ngeons and Dragons)​
  • Philosophy group
  • Languages lounge
  • Readers club​

School facilities

  • Performing arts and music complex
  • Sports centre providing a climbing wall, abseiling, a sprung floor basketball court as well as a gym
  • Innovation learning centre / languages lounge
  • Virtual reality learning hub
  • Trade training centre
  • Science laboratories
  • Two large sport fields
  • Tennis/basketball/netball courts

Tertiary pathways

  • Griffith University (GU), GriffithGUEST program
  • The University of Queensland (UQ), UQ enhanced program
  • Queensland University of Technology (QUT), StartQUT program
  • University of Southern Cross (USQ), headstart program​

Languages

  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • Japanese
  • VET Chinese
  • Access to external language exams
  • Access to languages via distance education​

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