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Cleveland District State High School
Co-ed · State · Cleveland
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,415
Some evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 44% of 9 reviews · about the Brisbane average (55%)
This school 44% Brisbane 55%
Of 6 comments: 2 raise concerns
Review Something only students would know
We had bars on the toilets instead of a wall because people were vaping so much in the bathroom but that didn’t stop the problem at all they just went in the stalls to do it so then it made it so there was no stalls to actually go to the bathroom in.
Emily · Former student, finished Year 12 in 2022–24 · written 2025Camps, houses and school life
3 more from Cleveland District State High School
Review Would you recommend it?
Yes, I would recommend CDSHS because it offers a strong academic curriculum, a variety of extracurricular activities, and a supportive learning environment. The school has excellent facilities and dedicated teachers who are passionate about student success. However, some areas, like student well-being support and discipline, could be improved.
William B. · Former student, finished Year 12 in 2022–24 · written 2025The school overall Wellbeing and pastoral care
Review School culture
CDSHS had a balanced culture—it wasn’t overly strict, but there were clear rules and expectations. It leaned more toward a modern approach to education, with a focus on student engagement and digital learning. The school encouraged independence but also maintained traditional values in terms of respect and discipline.
William B. · Former student, finished Year 12 in 2022–24 · written 2025The school overall Camps, houses and school life
Review School culture
extremely relaxed it was only strict about the uniforms but about actually doing the work they didn’t care. the teachers became a lot more relaxed in the senior years with giving no homework or anything really to do and even in class not many students actually did any work and the teachers didn’t care. but if you wore a ring they were very strict.
Emily · Former student, finished Year 12 in 2022–24 · written 2025The school overall Academic pressure and results
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Cleveland District State High School