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Principal's welcome

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​​​Burnside State High School is an innovative and exciting learning environment where students are motivated to achieve their potential. Since opening in 1979, Burnside State High School has gone through many changes but has established itself as the school of choice in the area as early adopters of change in curriculum and technology. All aspects of school culture reflect our school motto 'Smaller, Smarter, Safer'. Our schools core values of Care, Consideration, and Co-operation are the cornerstones of everything we do at Burnside SHS. Our students uphold these values whilst representing themselves, their families and our school as they develop into the mature young people we celebrate at graduation.

Burnside High School strives to look to the future on meeting the ever changing needs of society, job markets and careers while striving to meet individual needs of preparing young adults for their future place in society.

Our school offers all students the following advantages:

  • Breadth of subject choices catering for all students' pathways
  • Extensive partnerships with the community
  • Zero tolerance of harassment and bullying
  • A safe yet challenging learning environment
  • Quality, caring teachers
  • High quality facilities
  • High standards and expectations
  • Comprehensive student support
  • School-wide approach to teaching and learning

Burnside State High School is amongst a small group of high performing state high school on the Sunshine Coast where 100% of Year 12 students have completed school with a QCE, QCIA, ATAR, or VET qualification for more than a decade.

Burnside State High School is ready to partner with parents to provide your child with quality outcomes now and into the future. Please peruse our Prospectus and browse our website. If you require more information, please phone our main office or visit our campus and meet our friendly, helpful staff.

Welcome to this amazing school. 

Paul Fitzgerald

Acting Principal


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Last reviewed 31 October 2025
Last updated 31 October 2025