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Wynnum State High School

Manly / Wynnum, Brisbane

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Wynnum State High School

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Fees

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Queensland state school Student Resource Scheme

Sector
State
Year levels
Year 7 to 12
Students
1,109 (Aug 2025)
Gender
Co-Ed
Established
1942
Boarding
No
Principal
Catherine Pfingst (Principal)
Motto
Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful)
Website
wynnumshs.eq.edu.au

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Location & catchment

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Manly / Wynnum, Brisbane QLD · View on map

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Reviews

The story of this school, told by 3 families

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

i would. the teachers were generally very helpful and wanted us to succeed and most students there were good and not too rowdy

What had the biggest impact

my biology teacher mr christie had the biggest positive impact on me as he believed in me and made me interested in biology

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Year 12 subject choices

biology pe general english general maths geography and cert 3 in sport and recreation biology is my favourite and i was interested in geography but it was people geography not physical geography

Getting extra help

very accessible if they are a helpful/good teacher that wanted you to succeed in your class

Readiness for life after school

not very mainly because i didnt know what i wanted to do with my life but they definitely gave lots of options for people and teachers were always willing to help students have an idea of what they were able go do

Subject range and curiosity

it offered a fair amount of subjects and VET courses but less than some other schools

Bullying and getting to school safely

for me personally bullying wasnt an issue. felt safe getting to and from school as i am a tall white man. some dropout kids that would show up at school was probably the worst of the issues

Camps and excursions

traditional id say. some nerdy kids that were competitive, we were definitely a sporty school on our school sport days. people had groups but most were nice and you could fit in easyp

Something only students would know

nothing really surprising or unique about our echool that i can think of 15 words

Coaching and chances to compete

school had some sport groups but none that i was interested in playing in

Chances to take part in the arts

lots of opportunities if you participated in arts programs (music camps, plays, talent shows)

  • Played sport: Yes
  • Sports played: Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Football (Soccer), Netball, Touch Football, Volleyball
  • Did an arts activity: No
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Harry · Alum · Graduated recently (2022, 2023, 2024)
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Would you recommend it?

Yes i would recommend Wynnum State High School to others as the staff and students were welcoming.

What had the biggest impact

Friendships, Teachers all positive aswell as the specific opportunities and programs offered at Wynnum State High School.

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Year 12 subject choices

I chose, General English, Methods, Biology, Accounting, HPE and Cert 2,3 in sport and rec.

Getting extra help

The teachers and other support staff were extremely helpful, they offered a proud support program.

Readiness for life after school

By the time i graduated i felt quite prepared, as i am continuing on casual work and university.

Subject range and curiosity

Yes the school offered a wide range of subject choices although a few other diverse interests could have been looked into.

Bullying and getting to school safely

No bullying was not an issue, the students were respectful and got on the majority.

Camps and excursions

The schools cultured would be traditional as the school is a public school although uniform was strict.

Something only students would know

The music facilities are very high, multiple studios and music facilities around the school, at WSHS.

Coaching and chances to compete

The sporting coach at Wynnum State High school was at a decent level.

Chances to take part in the arts

I didn’t choose any arts based programs.

  • Played sport: Yes
  • Sports played: Australian Rules Football (AFL), Basketball, Cricket, Football (Soccer), Netball, Swimming
  • Did an arts activity: No
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