Enrolling at our School

Enrolments now open for 2027​​

Enrolli​​ng at Ipswich State High School

Thank you for considering Ipswich State High School for your child's education.

Ipswich State High School operates under a Department of Education Enrolment Management Plan. This allows the school to prioritise enrolments for students who reside within our designated catchment area, with limited places available for out-of-catchment students where capacity permits.

We are continuously enrolling in-catchment students throughout the year and are currently inviting enrolment applications for 2027, particularly for students entering Year 7.

Enrolment interviews for 2027 will commence shortly.

Important Informatio​​n Before Applying

Please read the following information carefully before commencing your enrolment application.

In-Catchment Enro​​lments

Students who reside within the school catchment area are our priority for enrolment consideration.

Families can confirm their catchment eligibility using the Queensland Government School Catchment Map.

Out of Catchme​​nt Enrolments

Out of catchment enrolments for Year 7–10 in 2026 are now closed.

Applications for out-of-catchment enrolment for 2027 are currently being accepted; however:

• placement is not guaranteed
• applications are assessed in line with the school's Enrolment Management Plan and available capacity
• outcomes for applications may not be confirmed until late Term 3 or early Term 4 2026, depending on the timing of the application

Families applying for out-of-catchment enrolment are strongly encouraged to also submit an enrolment application with their local catchment school while awaiting the outcome of their application to Ipswich State High School.

Programs of Excellence A​​pplications

Students seeking entry into one of the school's Programs of Excellence for 2027 must complete an additional application form.

Programs currently include:

• Boys Rugby League
• Girls Rugby League
• Dance Excellence
• STEM Excellence Program
• Hair and Beauty Excellence Program (Yrs 10 – 12)

Please note:

• the Programs of Excellence application form is additional to the standard enrolment application process
• submitting an application for a Program of Excellence does not guarantee enrolment
• out-of-catchment applicants seeking entry to a Program of Excellence must complete both:
• the out-of-catchment enrolment application
• the Programs of Excellence Application Form

Program of Excellence Applications should be emailed to: enrolments@ipswichshs.eq.edu.au

Download the Programs of Excellence Application Form here

Special Circumstances Out of Catchment App​​lications

Students seeking out-of-catchment enrolment under special circumstances are asked to provide a written supporting statement outlining:

• why they are seeking enrolment at Ipswich State High School; and
• how they will positively contribute to and enhance the culture of the school.

Supporting statements should be emailed to:

enrolments@ipswichshs.eq.edu.au

Start Your Enrolmen​​t A​p​​plication

Start your Enrolment Application by clicking ​​the link below:

CLICK HERE TO ENROL NOW 

What Happen​​s Next?

Once your enrolment application and supporting documentation have been received:

1. The Enrolments Team will review your application.
2. Families will receive information regarding QParents registration and required consents.
3. Eligible applicants will be invited to attend an enrolment interview.

It is mandatory for the enrolling student to attend the enrolment interview with a parent or carer to finalise the enrolment process.

Required Documentati​​on

Please ensure you are prepared to provide:

• Student birth certificate
• Proof of residential address
• Parent/carer photo identification
• Most recent school report cards and NAPLAN results
• Any relevant court orders or specialist documentation

​Need Assistanc​​e?

If you have any questions regarding enrolment, please contact:

Enrolments Team
Phone: (07) 3813 4461
Email: enrolments@ipswichshs.eq.edu.au

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION GUIDE​

The information contained in the Information Guide is subject to change as approved by the P&C Association.  

Paymen​​ts​​​

Please note that all in catchment enrolment applications require a First Term Fee of $100 to be paid.  Please note that if your student elects to participate in a subject that attracts a specialist subject fee, payment of the $100 first term instalment must be paid prior to the payment of the specialist subject fee.  More detailed information regarding our school fees can also be found at Student Fees and Charges policy.pdf

Payments can​​ be made via:

• QKR App - an information sheet can be found here: QKR information guide
• Our Finance Office

Please contact finance on 3813 4462 or finance@ipswichshs.eq.edu.au  if you have any queries regarding our fees. or to setup a Centrepay or BPoint payment plan.​

QParent Registration a​​nd Consents​

Once we have received your Enrolment Application and documentation, we will email a unique code to register for QParents.  QParents is a user friendly portal that provides parents and guardians secure online access to information about their child's schooling (timetable, school reports, invoices and payment history etc).  It will also allow you to update your contact details via the app and also provide excursion consents from your computer, phone or tablet.  A factsheet about QParents can be found here: QParents Factsheet

Initial registration will need to be completed on a computer using Chrome or Edge web browsers.  The process to register is set out in the QParents Registration Process 

To complete the registration yo​​u will need:​​​

• The invite from our school with the unique code;
• Your student's EQID  - this can be found on their last issued school report, Student ID or their timetable.
• Your 100 points of Identification. - details of what you can use are set out in the in QParents fact sheet.

After your account is registered, you will be able to download the QParent app onto your phone or tablet for easier access.

Once you have completed your QParent registration, we will review your registration and approve your account.  Then we will ask you to complete further consents and agreements required by Education Queensland.

Once these additional consents and agreements are completed via QParents our Enrolments Team will invite you to an enrolment interview.  Students enrolling into Year 7 will be invited to attend a group enrolment session. 

It is mandatory for an enrolling student to attend an enrolment interview or enrolment session with a parent or guardian to finalise the enrolment process.​

What to bring to ​​enrolment​​ interview​

• The enrolling student and copies of student's birth certificate
• Parent or Legal Guardian and copy of parent photo id
  

If you have any further enquiries regarding student enrolment, please contact enrolments on 07 3813 4461

More Information

The Information Guide listed above contain all other important information including:

• Important Dates
• Bell Times
• Phones Away Information Sheet
• Student Resource Scheme Agreement ("SRS") and supplementary information - copy provided for information purposes and the SRS agreement is completed in QParents.
• QKR Information Sheet
• Finance Payment Options
• Uniform & Dress Code 
• Uniform Price List
• Stationery Requirements (suggested)
• Code of School Behaviour
• Parent Communication and Student Message Procedure
• Reporting Absences and Early Departure Procedure
• Attendance Matters Fact Sheet
• Bus Telephone Numbers
• Homestay Family 
• Canteen Menu​
  

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