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Southport State High School
75 Smith Street Southport Qld 4215
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Located in the heart of the Gold Coast, Southport State High School is a leading centre for secondary education focused on personal excellence for every student. With a proud tradition as a supportive and caring community, the school delivers outstanding educational training and diverse opportunities—making it a smart choice for families seeking quality education in a vibrant coastal city.
At Southport State High School, a relational learning environment underpins student success. Young people are challenged to accelerate, achieve and pursue pathways tailored to their strengths and aspirations. Leadership and personal growth are nurtured alongside academic, artistic, technical and sporting pursuits, ensuring students graduate as confident, capable and community-minded individuals.
An engaging curriculum and dedicated staff foster high achievement while encouraging students to be responsible, respectful, thoughtful and resilient. Strong partnerships with universities, business and industry provide real-world experiences and clear pathways to further study, training and employment.
Guided by the motto "Recipe Finem – Look to the end result", Southport State High School empowers every student to envision their future and achieve it.
Highlights
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Excellence Programs (Years 7–12)
Southport State High School is well renowned for its range of exceptional Excellence Programs. These programs place like minded students in a challenging and rigorous environment designed to nurture and celebrate their unique talents. Whether it is in the sporting arena, immersed in the culture of the arts or on a journey of deep thinking and problem solving in academic learning, our Excellence Programs respond to individual student talents, extending their capabilities and challenging them to be their best.
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Student Pathways Program
Recognising that success looks different for every learner, the school offers ATAR specific, flexible academic and vocational pathways. Students can access university programs, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships, work experience opportunities, and nationally recognised qualifications while still at school. Partnerships with leading institutions such as Griffith University, Bond University, Southern Cross University and Queensland University of Technology further enhance student opportunities.
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International Students
Our welcoming and supportive international student community ensures every student feels at home while building lifelong friendships from around the world. Beyond the classroom, students experience unforgettable Australian adventures, including school trips to K'gari, Lady Elliott Island and Tangalooma, plus exciting visits to Byron Bay and Currumbin, surf lessons, and so much more.
Contact Information
Southport State High School
Address
75 Smith Street Southport Qld 4215
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Experience Gold Coast acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we are situated, the Kombumerri families of the Yugambeh Language Region.
We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and recognise their continuing connections to the lands, waters and their extended communities throughout Southeast Queensland.