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Ipswich State High School

Three reasons to choose us

  1. ​​​​Excellence in learning and opportunities: Ipswich State High School​ (Ipswich SHS) offers modern facilities and high-performance academies in rugby league, dance,​​​ and STEM, combining elite coaching and innovative learning to inspire every student's success​
  2. Personalised pathways to the future: With inclusive programs, tailored support, and over 30 certificate courses, Ipswich SHS prepares students for university, trades or careers, providing real skills and opportunities for every learner
  3. A welcoming and inclusive community: Ipswich SHS is a safe, supportive school where students belong. Through sport, leadership and cultural programs, students grow with confidence and resilience, ready for future success

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Principal's welcome

I am delighted to welcome you to Ipswich State High School​—a vibrant and inclusive school offering outstanding opportunities for every learner.

Located just 40 minutes from Brisbane, our school combines the very best of Queensland living, close to beaches, mountains, and a welcoming community.

At Ipswich SHS, students can explore their passions through our high-performance academies in rugby league, dance, and STEM, as well as through creative arts, sciences, and a wide range of academic subjects. We are also one of Queensland’s largest school-based registered training organisations, with more than 30 nationally recognised certificate courses providing real skills and pathways into university, trades and careers.

Our supportive staff, student mentors and homestay families ensure that international students feel safe, valued and inspired. With personalised learning, strong cultural connections, and a community where everyone belongs, Ipswich SHS truly is a school where success is inspired, and futures are empowered.

You have made an excellent decision by choosing Ipswich SHS—we look forward to welcoming you into our school community.​

School overview

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At Ipswich State High School, we offer a wide range of subjects that prepare students for tertiary and vocational pathways. Students can choose courses that include academic subjects such as physics, engineering, chemistry, specialist maths and English, as well as vocational subjects in the areas of dance, hospitality, health, hair & beauty or construction. Year 11 students can study a university subject while at our school through the Head Start Program at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ). With so many subject choices and programs on offer, our aim is to prepare you for any career.

Students will be offered individual case management as well as English language support as part of their program. We value diversity and different cultures and this includes the acknowledgement of the traditional land owners.

Join us at Ipswich SHS, only 50 minutes from Brisbane central business district (CBD), and have the opportunity to make friendships for life.

EQI programs offered

HS
High School
HSA
High School Study Abroad

Special programs

  • Excellence programs in STEM, rugby league, dance, hair and beauty
  • Trade Training programs in furnishing, carpentry, technology and engineering
  • English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D)
  • Certificate I, II and III courses in a broad range of subjects
  • Hair, nails and beauty programs​

Extracurricular activities

  • Concert band, choir, stage band, strings ensemble and instrumental music program
  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme
  • IT club
  • Manga club
  • Girls football
  • Tutoring
  • Study tours in Australia and other countries
  • Students from Nerima (Japan) schools visit our school annually and our school visits Nerima every second year
  • School musical and concerts

School facilities

  • Trade Training centre
  • Specialist hair, nails and beauty training rooms and a commercial salon open to the public
  • Dance studios
  • Art studios with a kiln
  • Film and television editing facilities
  • Library and resource Centre
  • Science laboratories
  • Computer laboratories
  • Extensive sporting facilities, including a gym and swimming pool

Tertiary pathways

  • University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Head Start program
  • The school has one of Queensland’s largest school-based registered training organisations (RTOs) and offers a wide range of certificate courses

Languages

  • ​Japanese (Y​ears 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 07 November 2025