Sporting Selective Entry

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Brisbane State High School has a proud sporting tradition, and students who enrol under this category are expected to participate in their entry sport for the duration of their enrolment at State High.

We have a strong commitment to the:

• Great Public Schools' (GPS) Association of Qld Inc
  
• Queensland Girls' Secondary School Sporting Association (QGSSSA)
• Brisbane Schoolgirls’ Rowing Association (BSRA) programs.
  

 

​A non-refundable and non-transferable Processing Fee of $420.00 applies for all Selective Entry Applications.

Refer to the Year 7, 2026 Enrolment Timelines (PDF, 113KB)​ for online application opening and closing dates.

Achievement level for Year 7 entry​

Closing dates: Refer to the  Year 7, 2026 Enrolment Timelines (PDF, 113KB) for online application closing dates and trial dates for each sport.

Applications received after the closing date will NOT be considered.

Current Year 6 students applying for Year 7 enrolment under Sporting Selective Entry category are required to:

• complete the Selective Entry Online Application Form​
  
• submit school reports for previous three semesters
  
• submit Year 5 NAPLAN report
  
• submit results of sporting competitions and achievements as per the Sporting Application Checklist and Student Summary (PDF, 278 KB)
  

Evidence of student performance and specific information in the selected activity should accompany your application. For example:

• official results from regional competition or equivalent
  
• performance outcomes
  
• player statistics
• player position (if applicable)
  
• coach references
  
• representative team photo (if available).
  

The following sports are eligible for sporting Selective Entry enrolment:

Note: The Sporting Application Checklist and Student Summary (PDF, 278 KB) is required to be submitted for all Sporting Selective Entry applications.

The following sports are eligible for sporting Selective Entry enrolment:

​Note: The Sporting Application Checklist and Student Summary (PDF, 278 KB)​ is required to be submitted for all Sporting Selective Entry applications.

Entry to the school through the Selective Entry categories for Years 8–11 is very limited and always heavily oversubscribed.

Applications for Year 8 – 11 will only be accepted for students who have achieved: 

• ​Selection in a 2024 – 2025 Queensland Team or elite level club representation; or,
  
• Placed in the top 3 at a State Championships for the entry category.
  

Applications process:​

• complete the Selective Entry Online Application Form
• ​​complete the Sporting Application Checklist and Student Summary
  
• submit school reports for previous three semesters
  
• submit most recent NAPLAN report 
  
• submit results of sporting competitions and achievements as per the Sporting Application Checklist and Student Summary
  

A non-refundable and non-transferable processing fee of $420.00 applies for all Sporting Selective Entry Applications.​​​

All places for Selective Entry in Year 8 – 11 are subject to availability and the enrolment capacity of the school.

Enrolment application due dates are listed in Year 8 ​– 11 Enrolment Timelines.​
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Selective Entry Equity Bursary (Sporting)

The school acknowledges that the enrolment application processing fee of $420.00 may pose a challenge for some families facing genuine hardship. In response to this concern, the School Council has approved the establishment of Selective Entry Equity Bursaries to support families experiencing financial difficulties.

These bursaries aim to ensure that the application fee does not serve as a barrier for students seeking a place at Brisbane State High School under the Selective Entry category. By offering financial assistance through these bursaries, the school demonstrates its commitment to inclusivity and providing equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Families facing sustained hardship can now apply for the Selective Entry Equity Bursary, which can potentially cover or alleviate the cost of the enrolment application processing fee. This initiative reflects the school's dedication to making education accessible and removing financial barriers for those in need.​​​​

We invite families for whom this fee presents an insurmountable barrier to application, to submit interest in this bursary by the closing dates listed below:

Year 6, 2025 for Year 7, 2026

Year 8 – ​11, 2025 

To prepare the bursary application for submission, please download the Selective Entry Equity Bursary application form​.

Contact enrolmentenquiry@brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au​ ​​for Selective Entry Equity Bursary enquiries.​

Before you start the application, please ensure that you have reviewed the following​ information:​

• Enrolment Management Plan for the conditions under which students may be enrolled in this category.
  

• Enrolment Timelines​
  

• Application Checklist and Student Summary​
  

• Trial Registration Form — if applicable
  

• Download the app — Qkr! for payment of Selective Entry applications - refer to the Qkr! Guide. Please add your child's current school year level (e.g. Year 6 2024) when adding a student profile in Qkr!​
  

• Complete the Selective Entry Online Application Form 
  

• ​​Complete and upload the Application Checklist and Student Summary​ via the online application process.
  

• If applicable, complete and upload the Trial Registration Form (if applicable) via the online application process.
  

Enrolment application packages must include the relevant supporting documentation and evidence of payment.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applications for Sporting Selective Entry are required to be submitted online. ​

For further information regarding Sporting Selective Entry enrolment, please contact the Enrolment Office.​​​​

​Contact our Enrolment Office:

• Submit an enrolment enquiry via our online form
  
• Phone: +61 7 3291 4111 
  
• Email: enrolmentenquiry@brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au ​​​
  

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