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 applies for all Selective Entry Applications.

Refer to the Year 7 2027 Enrol​​​ment Timelines​ for application opening and closing dates.

​Girls Sports

​​Eligible Girls Sports
AFL​​
​Basketball
​Cricket
​Football
​Netball
​Touch Football
Athletics	Chess
Cross Country	​Hockey
Rythmic Gymnastics	Swimming
​Tennis	​Rowing (Years 9-11 only)​
​Volleyball (Years 9-11 only)

Boys Sports

​Eligible Boys Sports
Cricket
Football
Rugby​​
​Athletics	​Basketball
Chess	Cross Country
Rowing (Years 9 - 11 only)	Swimming
Tennis	​Volleyball (Years 9 - 11 only)​

Year 6 process for Year 7, 2027

Applications open: Friday, 20 March 2026.​

Applications close: Refer to Year 7 2027 Enrolment Timelines for closing dates.

Applications received after the closing date will NOT be considered.

Achievement Level for Year 7​

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).
  

Students are able to apply under more than one Sporting category if they meet the eligibiltiy requirements for each sport.​

Application Process for Year 7

Applications have not yet opened.  Years 8-11 2027 Timelines coming soon.

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

• From 2025, a one-off, non-refundable fee of $420.00 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

Students applying for Years 8-11 enrolment under the Sporting Selective Entry category are required to:​

• complete the Selective Entry Online Application Form
• ​​complete the Sporting 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 Checklist and Student Summary
  
• pay the $420.00 non-refundable and non-transferable processing fee and attach evidence of payment to application (please see below for details on how to make payment via Qkr!)​.

Enrolment application due dates are listed in the Year 8 ​– 11 2027 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, 2026 for Year 7, 2027

Years 8 – ​11, 2027 

To prepare the bursary application for submission, please download the 

S​​​​elective Entry Equity​ Bursary Application Form​​.​

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

Submitting your application

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 for the relevant year of entry: Year 7 2027 Enrolment Timelines​.
  

• Sporting Checklist and Student Summary​.​
  

• Trial Registration Form (if applicable - trial sports only).
  

• 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 2026) when adding a student profile in Qkr!​
  

• Complete the Selective Entry Online Application Form​. 
  

• ​​Complete and upload the Sporting Checklist and Student Summary​​​ via the online application process. Enrolment application packages must include the relevant supporting documentation and evidence of payment.
  

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

Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

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

As per the Enrolment Management Plan, there is no internal review of the Executive Principal's decision. Feedback will not be given on unsuccessful applications.

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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