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Glenala State High School

Inala, Brisbane

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Fees

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Queensland state school Student Resource Scheme

Sector
State
Students
1,133 (Aug 2025)
Established
1996
Boarding
No
Principal
Michelle Campbell (Principal)
Motto
Believe and Achieve
Website
glenalashs.eq.edu.au

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Location & catchment

Where it is, and who gets in

Getting there

Inala, Brisbane QLD · View on map

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Reviews

The story of this school, told by 1 family

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Jason, Nguyen · Alum · Graduated recently (2022, 2023, 2024)
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Would you recommend it?

Not that much as there wasnt the full range of school subjects available due to amount of teacher

What had the biggest impact

There were scholarship programs available and there were some extra classes available to learn more

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Year 12 subject choices

Đi english geography maths gener

Getting extra help

There were extra classes available and the students could email or speak to the teacher after class

Readiness for life after school

I felt lrepared due to foing my own research at the school laptops but there wasnt an emphasis gor finance

Subject range and curiosity

There was not enough subject choices and opportunities ckmpared to other schools die to funsing

Inclusion and bullying

The school had sk e issues with bullying and violence but welcomeness and i clusivity was important

Camps and excursions

A a a. A a a a. A a a a a. A a a. Relaxed

Something only students would know

The teaxhers were unique and it was a good experience the tracher had yhier iconic catchprases

Coaching and chances to compete

There were teams that went too a high level

Chances to take part in the arts

Good

  • Played sport: No
  • Did an arts activity: Yes
  • Arts activities done: Film / Media Production
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  • Investment in sports facilities ◆◆◆◇◇
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  • Focus on showcasing talent ◆◆◆◇◇
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