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Also counting related words: programming, robotics, digital technolog, computer science. Schools where “coding” itself comes up are listed first.
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Whites Hill State College
Co-ed · State · Camp Hill
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 895
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 67% of 3 reviews · 4.8× the Brisbane average (14%)
This school 67% Brisbane 14%
Of 3 comments: 3 speak well of it
Review Chances to take part in the arts
I didn't engage in these subjects, but I had friends who did and I was a member of the music club. The opportunities to participate in arts programs were vast and diverse; the school promoted these subjects a lot and hosted many large events to showcase the creative talents of our students, such as expo nights and live music and art nights. The music department in particular was amazing; the teacher organised a music club where students could simply come along and play music with all the different instruments. My friends and I, along with the teacher, would often come down and play songs together and engage in our passion and hobby of music, which was a really great way to take a step back from the academic workload.
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Review Coaching and chances to compete
My school worked extremely hard to organise interschool competitions for sports, and promoted these sports a lot. There was a lot of engagement amongst the cohorts, and even though my school didn't offer elite athlete programs or academies, we still placed within the top 4 for all our competitions. The team coaches were often PE teachers who specialised in their respective sports, and their dedication and commitment to the students on top of their regular teaching workload was admirable. Students of all athletic abilities were supported and encouraged to participate and get involved, and many students commented on their individual improvement after engaging with these sport teams.
Review Year 12 subject choices
In grade 12, I took Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English, and History. I chose these subjects because I was interested in pursuing a career in engineering, and these subjects aligned with the prerequisites for university engineering programs. I was also particularly good at Mathematics and Physics, which made them enjoyable to study. If I could change anything, I might have considered taking a subject like Economics to broaden my knowledge, but overall, I am satisfied with my choices as they helped me get into my desired university program.
Reviews come from parents and former students whose link to the school we've checked. Open Day Reflections come from our recordings at 2026 open days. Words in [brackets] were unclear, and […] marks a skipped part. They reflect the school's own voice, so read them alongside the reviews. How reviews work