Browns Plains State High School is located 24 kilometres south of Brisbane city on the corner of Ivor Street and Waller Road. The school’s staff is valued for the committed approach to delivering quality outcomes for students, focusing on the four pillars of excellence: learning, sports, arts and the community.
Our school is located within Logan City, one of the fastest growing cities in Australia and provides all students with quality facilities and teaching programs to enhance their learning. The expansive grounds and well maintained learning spaces ensure students have access to the very best they require to graduate as successful, confident adults.
Subjects/Electives Years 7 to 10: Students study English, Maths, Science, SOSE, Literacy, and Indonesian. Electives include HPE, Home Economics, Design Technology, Music, Art, Drama, Dance and Media.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Students study a range of Authority (OP) subjects and participate in a comprehensive Queensland Core Skills (QCS) preparation program to help them achieve the best results by the end of Year 12.
Overall Position Pathway (OP) – Designed for students who wish to study at University post Year 12.
Personal Pathway (PP) – Designed for students who are seeking direct entry into TAFE or are hoping to commence a School-based Traineeship or Apprenticeship. Students choosing this pathway are eligible for a Tertiary Selection Rank and are encouraged to sit the QCS Test.
Industry Pathway (IP) – Designed for students who wish to go into the world of work on completion of Year 12. This pathway is certificate driven and students develop the skills required to become ‘work ready’. Students may undertake a School-based Traineeship/Apprenticeship in this pathway.
All senior students at Browns Plains High School work towards the achievement of their Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) by the end of Year 12.
Welfare and personal development: Guidance Officer, Chaplain, School-based youth Nurse, Behaviour support room.
Special features: Junior Secondary Academic Excellence program, and Senior Schooling OP Enhancement program