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  1. Whites Hill State College

    Co-ed · State · Camp Hill

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 895

    Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.

    Comes up in 67% of 3 reviews · about the Brisbane average (55%)

    This school 67% Brisbane 55%

    Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it

    Review Bullying and getting to school safely

    Bullying was not an issue at my school. There were always students who were mean or picked on others, but the school always intervened before it escalated to bullying. Ever since the change in administration in 2023, the principal and vice principal immediately took disciplinary action on any students who were engaging in bullying or other banned behaviour such as vaping. I feel that they dealt with this issue a lot better than the previous administration, and in my senior years I was glad to see that a lot of those students were simply suspended or expelled if their behaviour continued. The school itself was in a very safe area with no suspicious roads or persons around. There were a couple busy main roads around the school, but the traffic control system was efficient and effective at managing that risk.

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    Review School culture

    The school culture was a blend of traditional and modern elements. While there were strict rules regarding attendance and academic integrity, the overall atmosphere was relaxed and supportive. Students were encouraged to express themselves and participate in various activities. The vibe was collaborative rather than overly competitive, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and mutual respect. Most students were friendly and inclusive, making it relatively easy to fit in, although there were some established social groups.

    Review School culture

    My school was strict when it came to enforcing serious rules as mentioned before, but a lot more relaxed in the classroom. Teachers were always happy to joke around and have a laugh with the students, but we always got the work done and got back on track if the conversations steered too far from the content. My school was definitely more modern than traditional, and students were a lot more relaxed and happy to support each other rather than compete with each other. I remember my friends and I would always organise large study groups to help everyone do their best for externals, when we could've just kept to ourselves and fought for the best ATAR. It was also easy to fit in with other groups; everyone was always open and welcoming and happy to hang out. New students in particular were treated like royalty; everyone wanted to get to know them and show them around and make them feel welcome and comfortable, which was really good to see.

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