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Kenmore State High School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. High quality schooling and proven academic excellence.
  2. Highly supportive and dedicated team who care about you. We know who you are!
  3. Personalised experience with opportunities to grow (into the best version of you).


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Principal's welcome

Welcome to Kenmore State High School. Thank you for your interest in our exceptional school. We look forward to having you as part of our learning community.

Kenmore State High School enjoys an excellent reputation and has a proud history of outstanding academic, cultural, citizenship and sporting achievements. We have exceptional staff who have contributed much to shaping the lives of our students over the years. Inspirational teaching and quality learning are cornerstones of our school.

Our school is founded on strong values. We believe that every student has the ability to learn and expect each person to strive for their personal best. We provide a learning environment that affords students multiple opportunities to experience success and to build on this success. This is vital in a moving and changing world. We want our students to experience learning that is futuristic, enterprising and transferable to the range of situations that will emerge in their lifetimes.

We want our students to develop a range of options to live a quality life because they have maximised every opportunity that this school has afforded them. At the same time, we place great value on developing personal qualities. Our values of respect, belonging and growth pervades everyday actions and practice. Our job is to provide a safe and supportive place that nurtures these qualities, so our students graduate as great citizens with a deep social conscience and a very real commitment to humanity.

The partnerships we forge among students, staff, parents and the wider community enable us to build a strong sense of community where young people can exercise their emerging influence with the surety of support. Please continue to connect and work with us to maximise your child's outcomes.

Our vision at Kenmore State High School is that life skills and a real sense of belonging are built on a foundation of acceptance, giving students support to follow their own path and encouragement to keep evolving, growing and achieving their goals now and in their future, because...'Your Future Matters'.

We are delighted to be able to share our school with you. I am sure you will be very pleased when you join the Kenmore State High School family.

School overview

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School website

Kenmore State High School is a globally minded learning community, committed to helping students reach their full potential. We are located on a large campus surrounded by beautiful gardens and close to public transport.

Our school enjoys an excellent reputation with outstanding student results across academic, cultural and sporting areas.

Professional and dedicated staff contribute much to the lives of our international students and support and guide students to achieve academic goals as well as help them to plan for their futures.

Our international program staff, teachers and members of the administration team work together to ensure that our international students have a positive and successful Australian high school learning experience. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.

EQI programs offered

HS
High School
HSA
High School Study Abroad

Special programs

  • Accelerated mathematics program and university-level mathematics
  • Music extension program (Years 7–10)
  • Senior music extension program (Years 7–10)
  • Ken-X program (Years 7–9)
    • Focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and 21st century learning competencies including critical thinking and collaborative learning
  • German immersion and extension program (Years 7–12)
  • Wellbeing program and student support services
  • English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) targeted support
  • UQ Science Ambassador Program
  • Student leadership opportunities​
  • One-to-one student laptop program

Extracurricular activities

  • International Student Program camp and excursions
  • Instrumental and choral music program (to suit various skill levels):
    • ​string orchestra
    • symphonic band
    • big band
    • percussion ensemble
  • Drama, dance troupe, theatre sports, musical and play festival
  • Debating and public speaking
  • Wide range of clubs including robotics, chess, anime, art, gaming, running, Taiko drumming and homework
  • Inter-school sport and sporting gala days
  • Tutoring for EQI students
  • Academic competitions in English, maths and science including The Australian Computational and Linguistics Olympiad (OzClo) Competition

School facilities

  • State-of-the-art science facility
  • International student hub with lounge, kitchen and teaching rooms
  • Film and television studio and green room
  • Modern performing and visual arts centre
  • Activities centre
  • Purpose-built Junior Secondary precinct
  • Dance studio

Tertiary pathways

  • Early start university programs
    • The University of Queensland Enhanced Studies program
    • Queensland University of Technology Start QUT program (university subjects studied during Year 12)
  • Links with Griffith University and University of the Sunshine Coast

Languages

  • ​German​
  • German extension
  • 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 16 September 2025