Yeppoon SHS Highlights

Our Location

Yeppoon State High School is located at Yeppoon on the Capricorn Coast in tropical Queensland, Australia. Our school is located approximately 10 minutes walk from Yeppoon's famous main beach which is a stunning entry point to glorious Keppel Bay and the Great Barrier Reef. Yeppoon is graced with sunny skies, year-round warm temperatures and is located in the heart of the Australian bush. To the north of Yeppoon you'll find beautiful Byfield National Park and the majestic Waterpark Creek. To the south, as you drive along our famous ocean road, you'll pass iconic dormant volcanoes before reaching Australia's second largest river catchment, the Fitzroy River.

Our School

Yeppoon State High School offers a world class education. We have a strong tradition of academic success; one of the best in the region. We also offer a range of exciting extra-curricular activites to make your time at Yeppoon a truly memorable one. On top of our excellent subject offerings, you can be assured that you will have access to expert English tuition. We have qualified English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers in the school who are able to offer you personal support to improve your conversational and academic English.

Curriculum

Yeppoon State High School offers over 40 different subject choices, which can be found in our Subject Selection Book . We have the full range of traditional academic subjects, such as:

• English
• Maths
• History*
• Home Economics*
• Business
• Accounting
• Biology*
• Physical Education*
• Chemistry
• Graphics*
• Physics*

We also offer cutting edge subjects such as:

• Information Technology (Game design/multimedia)
• Legal Studies*
• Engineering*

Some of Yeppoon State High School's more unique subject offerings include:

• Marine Studies*
• Recreation Studies*
• Agricultural Science
• Tourism
• Japanese

We offer a range of Vocation subjects including:

• Hospitality*
• Early Childhood Studies
• Horticulture
• Marine Aquatic Practices*

Finally, our Arts department offers a range of creative subjects including:

• Visual Arts*
• Creative Arts*
• Drama
• Music

* Please note, subjects with an asterix will incur an extra subject levy, payable upon commencement at the school. In most instances, this allows students to participate in an optional field trip or to purchase equipment specific to the subject. Please contact Leonie Newton at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

Extra-Curricular

Yeppoon State High School has a strong sporting culture. You might consider joining our Rugby League, Touch Football, Cricket, Volleyball or Netball teams. Apart from sport, you may like to join our renowned Instrumental Music Band. We also have a range of school committees available for our Senior students (Years 11 and 12) to join. It is also important for you to remember that most of our subjects include a range of field trips. You may have the opportunity to go on the Leadership camp or one of the various subject camps. If you are studying at Yeppoon State High School in Semester 1 (January to June) you will be invited to join our Year 8 Waterpark Creek camp as a camp leader.

Our Students

Yeppoon State High School has a population of approximately 900 students. Our students are relaxed, tolerant and extremely welcoming of our international guests. If you decide to study at Yeppoon, you can be assured that you will make lifelong friends.

Our Staff

Yeppoon State High School has a teaching staff of approximately 70. Our staff are dedicated, friendly and extremely helpful. All our teachers are university qualified and are experts in their chosen fields.

Our Homestay Families

Most international students tell us that the highlight of their stay is the relationship they forge with their homestay families. Yeppoon State High School works closely with our local community to find caring homestay families that will look after you for the duration of your stay in Australia. We have a pool of homestay families located all over the Capricorn Coast, from all walks of life. Some of our families live on rural properties, others live in town. Some of our homestay families live near the beach, others live surrounded by Australia's unique bush.

What you can be assured of is that we will try to match you with a homestay family that best meets your preferences. It is important for you to be aware, however, that our school attracts students from the entire Capricorn Coast. Over half our students live in regional towns other than Yeppoon. There is a strong possibility that your homestay family will live up to 20 minutes from the school.

Join us!

If you would like to study at Yeppoon State High School, you need to contact Education Queensland International at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or +61 (0)7 3224 9958

If you would like to find out anything specific about Yeppoon State High School you can contact Leonie Newton, International Student Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information you can also visit Education Queensland's International Student site.

Department of Education, Training and the Arts

Cricos Provider No. 00608A