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Review What had the biggest impact

I had so many amazing teachers that really went out of their way to make sure everyone had a good learning experience. They would volunteer their personal time to set up practice exam sessions and consultations. The teachers took time to notice the people in their class and what might help them. The… Read all

I had so many amazing teachers that really went out of their way to make sure everyone had a good learning experience. They would volunteer their personal time to set up practice exam sessions and consultations. The teachers took time to notice the people in their class and what might help them. The dance program was very special to me, I was originally very anxious to perform but QACI nurtures and encourages you to express your creativity.

Review Would you recommend it?

I would recommend this school if you would like to be surrounded by like-minded peers with very nice facilities. Specialising in the arts, there are many resources for these students - as a music student myself, I loved the recording studio. During my time however, there were a lot of staff changes which… Read all

I would recommend this school if you would like to be surrounded by like-minded peers with very nice facilities. Specialising in the arts, there are many resources for these students - as a music student myself, I loved the recording studio. During my time however, there were a lot of staff changes which made learning a bit difficult, although I could tell teachers were trying their best. If you are more academically inclined and lean towards stem subjects, I would recommend QASMT more.

Review Experience of arts activities

My child was a member of the school band and also greatly enjoyed it. He got to play many different enjoyable songs and showcased his ability at many different stages outside and inside of school. The teachers are extremely talented and there is a large variety of instruments for the students to play.

Review Getting extra help

Teachers were generally accessible and willing to help students struggling in core subjects. They offered extra support through after-school sessions, one-on-one guidance, and helpful resources. Peer tutoring and study groups also played a role in assisting students. The supportive environment made it… Read all

Teachers were generally accessible and willing to help students struggling in core subjects. They offered extra support through after-school sessions, one-on-one guidance, and helpful resources. Peer tutoring and study groups also played a role in assisting students. The supportive environment made it easier to seek help and improve understanding.

Review Would you recommend it?

Although there are many things that needs to be considered when selecting IB (ATAR conversions, whether you are planning to study domestic vs international), overall, I would still recommend QA to students if they enjoy working with like minded peers and work well under pressure. The teachers really… Read all

Although there are many things that needs to be considered when selecting IB (ATAR conversions, whether you are planning to study domestic vs international), overall, I would still recommend QA to students if they enjoy working with like minded peers and work well under pressure. The teachers really have a passion for their job, and it shows through their interaction and willingness to help their students. However, I do agree that IB places too much stress on students, so therefore I only recommend the school to students that are up for the long term challenge. Other pros for the school includes the fact that the 80% of the students are also dedicated and hard-working which creates a sort of competitive/encouraging environment that is hard to find in other schools. Furthermore, there is hardly no stigma around being "nerdy" or trying hard, which is also uncommon in most high schools. As for extracurricular activities, QA does not place a huge emphasis on sports as participation for extracurricular activities is less than the average school.

Review What had the biggest impact

The school environment and constantly being surrounded by people that are also so hard-working and motivated definitely had the largest positive impact on me in terms of encouraging me to achieve my best. IB is an extremely academically demanding program, and as a result, my last final 2 years really… Read all

The school environment and constantly being surrounded by people that are also so hard-working and motivated definitely had the largest positive impact on me in terms of encouraging me to achieve my best. IB is an extremely academically demanding program, and as a result, my last final 2 years really tested my ability to time manage, balance my extracurriculars and work efficiently. These skills I feel have allowed me to find strengths and weaknesses in studying which was useful in university. Furthermore, as a result of school's emphasis on STEM, students at SMT often get the opportunity to join many university based programs, listen to specialists and attend seminars, all of which I know has inspired many students to pursue a career in STEM> Overall, my interactions with my teachers, and their willingness to always help, as well as their genuine passion for teaching has left a lasting impact on my view on ability to communicate my problems and seek help. I know the teachers at SMT has not only inspired but also challenged the students to always keep learning.

Review Why we chose this school

We chose Indooroopilly State High School because of its strong academic reputation, diverse student community, and excellent extracurricular offerings, especially in music, STEM and language programs. We live within the catchment, so no major move was needed, but we did consider private options and decided… Read all

We chose Indooroopilly State High School because of its strong academic reputation, diverse student community, and excellent extracurricular offerings, especially in music, STEM and language programs. We live within the catchment, so no major move was needed, but we did consider private options and decided Indooroopilly SHS provided comparable quality without the high tuition fees. We absolutely feel the school is worth it given the quality of teaching, facilities and the wide range of opportunities available to students. It has met and, in many ways, exceeded our expectations.

Review Would you recommend it?

Yes I would recommend this school. The teachers are knowledgeable and passionate about the subjects they teach which make for engaging and informative lessons.

Review What had the biggest impact

My teachers were very supportive and kind people that inspired me to purse education as a career. My biology and English teachers especially provided valuable life skills.

Review Would you recommend it?

I would recommend this school to others due to the quality of the teachers. While it didn't offer as much variety in senior subjects compared to larger schools in my time, the teachers I had were not only engaging and enjoyable, but taught me in a way that allowed me to achieve an adjusted 99.95 ATAR… Read all

I would recommend this school to others due to the quality of the teachers. While it didn't offer as much variety in senior subjects compared to larger schools in my time, the teachers I had were not only engaging and enjoyable, but taught me in a way that allowed me to achieve an adjusted 99.95 ATAR without any fancy subjects that are offered at other schools. On top of that, the school culture in senior grades was amazing, and my classmates developed strong bonds with each other and the teachers.

Review What had the biggest impact

My senior subject teachers were amazing, and the way they taught was not only vital to my academic success, but also inspired me to pursue a career in teaching senior maths. I had plenty of opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities or community events, and I was able to network with politicians,… Read all

My senior subject teachers were amazing, and the way they taught was not only vital to my academic success, but also inspired me to pursue a career in teaching senior maths. I had plenty of opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities or community events, and I was able to network with politicians, government officials and the Regional Director of Education through my school. The college has also recently constructed a new engineering precinct, and they are planning to offer senior engineering and design subjects to extend the variety of senior subjects.

Review Would you recommend it?

It certainly depends, i would not let my little brothers but if it was a family that their only school was macgregor or sunnybank state high etc schools of that sort i would reccomend it the people there were really good for me at least i did witness bullying alot or just snarky comments/ talking behind… Read all

It certainly depends, i would not let my little brothers but if it was a family that their only school was macgregor or sunnybank state high etc schools of that sort i would reccomend it the people there were really good for me at least i did witness bullying alot or just snarky comments/ talking behind each others backs and drama and alot of fights but i wasnt one to get bullied so i enjoyed the time and if i could go back to those lunch breaks or arvos with my mates i probably would. The academic quality was poor unless you were musically inclined as teachers didnt really teach too well but were nice and genuine people other than a fair few good people not great teachers.

Review What had the biggest impact

The arts program was fantastic, and run by extremely passionate teachers. There were some poor teachers there - at one point I was sexually harassed by a teacher who the school knew was creepy to students and it ended up becoming a legal matter. He was let go after it escalated legally, though. Other… Read all

The arts program was fantastic, and run by extremely passionate teachers. There were some poor teachers there - at one point I was sexually harassed by a teacher who the school knew was creepy to students and it ended up becoming a legal matter. He was let go after it escalated legally, though. Other teachers were openly racist or homophobic. Generally, a culture of permissiveness towards whatever teachers did, even if it was objectively harmful.

Review Getting extra help

If a student was struggling in a core subject, support varied depending on their teacher. some teachers were more available unhappy to help whilst others why not as open and friendly. Although if a student was failing, they would be forced to attend tutorials and would not. We’re not allowed to go home during sports on Wednesdays.

Review Bullying and getting to school safely

Bullying was an issue at times in the school, especially in the lower grades, but the school made efforts to address it through anti-bullying campaigns, counseling support, and encouraging students to speak up. Teachers were generally responsive when incidents were reported, although not every situation was resolved perfectly.

Review Would you recommend it?

I would recommend this school to students more interested in sports and arts rather than academics. There is a lack of attention towards the academic side of teaching, with some teachers teaching in more than one subject, sometimes with the subjects having no correlation to each other (e.g. drama & science).… Read all

I would recommend this school to students more interested in sports and arts rather than academics. There is a lack of attention towards the academic side of teaching, with some teachers teaching in more than one subject, sometimes with the subjects having no correlation to each other (e.g. drama & science). Not saying that the teachers or teaching faculty is bad, it could be better. The school is known for its excellence programs in sports like rugby and netball and in the arts like dance and drama, so go to wavell if that seems more your speed. The overall experience wasn't bad, but myself and my peers did experience bullying, racism, saw violence occur on campus and there was minimal help from administration to resolve these issues, therefore these things remained an issues for years.

Review Readiness for life after school

They made a strive to make us prepared for university and honestly they did a decent job but in my honest opinion they really cannot prepare you, everyone will have a unique experience everyone journey will be different and you cannot tailor your teaching to every student. However, they tried their best… Read all

They made a strive to make us prepared for university and honestly they did a decent job but in my honest opinion they really cannot prepare you, everyone will have a unique experience everyone journey will be different and you cannot tailor your teaching to every student. However, they tried their best to help us in our transition and it did help, they had one on one talks with students about choosing their degree and were blatantly honest with whether you could make it or not which I thank them for.

Review Bullying and getting to school safely

Bullying was most defienkty not a problem, teachers were out on patrol like hawks not only during lunch hours but inbetween classes to catch anyone sus. Anyone caught bullying or preying on someone else was treated very harshly and was not able to get their parents to just call in and get them out of… Read all

Bullying was most defienkty not a problem, teachers were out on patrol like hawks not only during lunch hours but inbetween classes to catch anyone sus. Anyone caught bullying or preying on someone else was treated very harshly and was not able to get their parents to just call in and get them out of it. Getting to school was easy. Nice 10 15 minute walk from Toombul station across the river and you're sorted or you could also walk from eagle junction station in the same amount of time, and with 4 or 5 bus stops within the outskirts of the school busses were fine aswell. There's a nice car drop off area and a massive parking lot. Roads were obviously busy but there is a sanctioned zebra walk to get to the school that is always watched and used by a teacher after school and the principle himself every single day after school acts as the traffic warden at the busiest part where cars come in drop off and park and children pass so he is awesome and is always willing to make time for you if needed.

Review What had the biggest impact

The biggest impact came from the extracurricular opportunities, especially in sports and performing arts. The music and drama programs were well-supported, giving students the chance to develop their talents. Some teachers were incredibly supportive and made a real difference in students’ learning and… Read all

The biggest impact came from the extracurricular opportunities, especially in sports and performing arts. The music and drama programs were well-supported, giving students the chance to develop their talents. Some teachers were incredibly supportive and made a real difference in students’ learning and personal growth. On the negative side, large class sizes sometimes made it difficult to get individual attention.

Review What had the biggest impact

My maths teacher was the perfect balance of fun and teaching, every class was incredibly fun but also incredibly productive

Review Chances to take part in the arts

It was very enjoyable and the staff were very passionate about what they were teaching.

Review Would you recommend it?

I would recommend my school to others for a variety of reasons. The grounds are well maintained, and aren't often vandalised (a trait I find common amongst neighbouring schools). The teachers are very kind, supportive, and create an interactive environment that not only encourages education, but makes it fun.

Review Would you recommend it?

It depends on the student. For someone who wants to have lots of sporting extracurricular activities, this is the school for them! Arts extracurriculars, not as many but we still have lots. If you're dead set on getting a 99 atar it may not be the school for you, some of the teachers are a bit hit or… Read all

It depends on the student. For someone who wants to have lots of sporting extracurricular activities, this is the school for them! Arts extracurriculars, not as many but we still have lots. If you're dead set on getting a 99 atar it may not be the school for you, some of the teachers are a bit hit or miss, but it's still a wonderful school with plenty of facilities and experiences for all types of students.

Review What had the biggest impact

The school musical was an absolute standout for me. I was involved in the musical for 5 years, and the whole teaching team (J. Wood, J. Forman, J. Gill, M. Angelino, C. Ramsay and K. Rodrigues) were absolutely wonderful people who changed the course of my high school. I would not be in my current degree if it were not for them.

Review Year 12 subject choices

I chose Accounting, Business, Design, Senior Art, English, Math Methods. I enjoyed all of my subjects accept design. The business and accounting class was the highlight as the teachers were so good and were very relaxed with their students which made everyone feel much more comfortable and welcomed while… Read all

I chose Accounting, Business, Design, Senior Art, English, Math Methods. I enjoyed all of my subjects accept design. The business and accounting class was the highlight as the teachers were so good and were very relaxed with their students which made everyone feel much more comfortable and welcomed while studying. I wish I had chosen something other than design but it wasn’t the end of the world just so boring.

Review Getting extra help

Teachers were always very helpful and communicated when they were available to help students consistently.

Review What we like and dislike

I really like the supportive community and how the school offers a lot of opportunities for growth, both academically and personally. The teachers are great, and my child has access to a variety of extracurriculars that help them thrive. The only downside is the extra fees for programs; it would be nice… Read all

I really like the supportive community and how the school offers a lot of opportunities for growth, both academically and personally. The teachers are great, and my child has access to a variety of extracurriculars that help them thrive. The only downside is the extra fees for programs; it would be nice if some were more affordable or included in the regular costs.

Review What had the biggest impact

Some of the amazing teachers, the education and honestly the overall experience, the works and challenges

Review What had the biggest impact

The teachers had the biggest impact on me, as a majority of my grade 12 teaching staff always went out of their way to build strong connections with students, as well as putting in extra effort to ensure that every student succeeded to the best of their abilities. Their support greatly aided my academic achievements.

Review Something only students would know

There are many inside jokes and other insider knowledge regarding the teaching staff at my high school. For example, most students would know two geography teachers who are best friends will make fun of each other for their height or hair loss. It is a loveable relationship known to all students.

Review Subject range and curiosity

No, we didn’t have many subjects at all, only the main ones. We didn’t have enough facilities to support that. The teachers were great at going off what little we had

Review Would you recommend it?

Yes, even though it was a public school the teachers were great and there were lots of extracurricular activities for students.

Review School culture

it was pretty chill for the most part, students were laid back and most teachers were apart from a few strict ones. everyone kinda had their own little groups which was fine.

Review Would you recommend it?

i would. the teachers were generally very helpful and wanted us to succeed and most students there were good and not too rowdy