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Craigslea State High School
Co-ed · State · Chermside West
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,241
Strong evidence9 separate reviews mention it, out of 10.
Comes up in 90% of 10 reviews · about the Brisbane average (84%)
This school 90% Brisbane 84%
Of 17 comments: 9 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Review Chances to take part in the arts
There used to be more opportunities but COVID heavily impacted a lot of the clubs and performances. There was meant to be a musical every 2/3 years but due to lockdowns it got delayed significantly. The choirs started back up again a year before I left though, and there were different choirs for different vocal skill levels.
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Review Year 12 subject choices
I chose business, design, drama, film ,english, and maths. I continued all these from grade 9 onwards but during grade 12 I had to drop from business to applied business as I was failing the class. Those 'lessons' were mostly just reading from the textbook and being expected to figure it out so I could never really engage with it. I do wish I had taken food studies instead and earned a hospitality certificate during my schooling which they did offer.
Review Readiness for life after school
By the time I graduated from Craigslea, I felt well-prepared for life after school. The school offered strong academic support, career guidance, and work experience opportunities that helped me plan for university and future goals. Craigslea also encouraged values like honesty, perseverance, and integrity through leadership programs, group work, and community involvement, helping me grow both academically and personally
Review Subject range and curiosity
raigslea offered a wide range of subject choices that allowed students to explore diverse interests, from sciences and humanities to arts, languages, and vocational education. This variety helped me discover what I enjoyed and where my strengths were.
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