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.
Achievement level for Year 7 entry
Applications for Year 7 2026 Sporting Selective Entry are now closed.
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).
Girls Sports
Applications for Year 7 2026 Sporting Selective Entry are now closed.
AFL - Closed
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Cricket – Closed
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Football – Closed
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Athletics
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Chess
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Hockey
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Rythmic Gymnastics
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Tennis
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Rowing (Years 9-11 only)
| Volleyball (Years 9-11 only)
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Note: The Sporting Application Checklist and Student Summary (PDF, 278 KB) is required to be submitted for all Sporting Selective Entry applications.
Boys Sports
Applications for Year 7 2026 Sporting Selective Entry are now closed.
Cricket – Closed
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Football – Closed
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Rugby - Closed
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Athletics
| Basketball
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Chess
| Cross Country
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Rowing (Years 9 - 11 only)
| Swimming
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Tennis
| Volleyball (Years 9 - 11 only)
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Note: The Sporting Application Checklist and Student Summary (PDF, 278 KB) is required to be submitted for all Sporting Selective Entry applications.
Year 8 - 11 process
Applications for Years 8-11 2026 open: Friday 25 July 2025.
Applications for Years 8-11 2026 close: Monday 25 August 2025.
Entry to the school through the Sporting Selective Entry category for Years 8 - 11 is very limited and always heavily oversubscribed. All places for Selective Entry in Years 8 to 11 are offered based on availablity and the enrolment capacity of the school.
Fee and Application Status
- A one-off, non-refundable fee of $420 is required to be paid once, regardless of whether you are applying under multiple categories (Academic, Sporting, Cultural - Instrumental Music).
- The fee must be paid when lodging the initial application for consideration.
- Once submitted, an application will remain active each year until the student reaches Year 11 (the School does not consider Selective Entry applications for Year 12 entry). The application only remains active if the below conditions are met.
- Families who are interested in enrolment in subsequent years must update the student's application annually with their most recent reports and achievements to ensure the application remains current. Updated documents should only be submitted within the application opening period, as per the Year 8-11 Enrolment Timelines each year.
- Failure to provide updated information will result in the application not being considered for future years.
Achievement Level for Years 8-11
- Sporting applicants are encouraged ro show evidence of selection or ranking at a regional or state level; or
- Placed in the top 3 at a State Championships for the entry category.
- Priority will be given to students where there is an identified need within the BSHS extra-curricular program.
- If successful, students must participate in the sport for which they were selected for the duration of their enrolment.
Application Process:
Enrolment application due dates are listed in Year 8 – 11 2026 Enrolment Timelines.

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
Football
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Cricket
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AFL
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Athletics, Basketball, Chess, Cross Country, Hockey (Girls), Netball (Girls), Rhythmic Gymnastics, Rugby, Swimming, Tennis, and Touch Football (Girls)
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Years 8 – 11, 2026
AFL (Girls), Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Cricket, Cross Country, Debating, Football, Hockey (Girls), Netball (Girls), Rhythmic Gymnastics, Rugby (Boys), Swimming, Tennis, Touch Football (Girls), Rowing and Volleyball
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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.
Submitting your application
1. Before you applyBefore 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 for the relevant year of entry.
Sporting 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!
2. Completing an application
Enrolment application packages must include the relevant supporting documentation and evidence of payment.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
3. Payment
The Processing Fee is required to be paid via an app called Qkr!
download Qkr! for free from Apple's app store for iPhones (iPads to download iPhone version) or from Google Play for Android phones and tablets.
refer to the Qkr! Guide
enter your child's current year level (for e.g. Year 10 2024) when adding a student profile in Qkr!
submit evidence of payment with the online application form.
4. Submitting your application
Applications for Sporting Selective Entry are required to be submitted online.
For further information regarding Sporting Selective Entry enrolment, please contact the Enrolment Office.
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