Elanora State High School

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Elanora State High School
Elanora State High School logo.png
Location
Elanora State High School
Coordinates 28°07′47″S153°26′57″E / 28.1297°S 153.4493°E / -28.1297; 153.4493
Information
TypePublic secondary
MottoAim to Excel
Established1990
PrincipalRochelle Lewis [1]
Grades7–12
Number of students~950 [2]
ColoursJade, navy blue
  
Website elanorashs.eq.edu.au

Elanora State High School is a public secondary school serving the suburb of Elanora on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Established in 1990, the school provides education for students in Years 7 to 12 and had an enrolment of approximately 950 students as of 2026. [3]

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History

Elanora State High School was established in 1990 to service the growing residential areas of Elanora and surrounding southern Gold Coast suburbs. [4] Since its establishment, the school has expanded its academic, sporting, and extracurricular offerings in line with Queensland curriculum requirements and local community needs.

Programs and facilities

The school offers a broad curriculum aligned with the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), including academic, vocational, and extracurricular programs. [5] Facilities include specialist learning areas, sporting facilities, and dedicated spaces for student wellbeing and leadership activities.

Notable alumni

Australian Air Force Cadets

No. 213 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets parade on the school grounds throughout the year. [7]

See also

References

  1. "Our staff". Elanora State High School. 10 July 2022. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  2. "Elanora State High School". Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  3. "Elanora State High School". Queensland Government. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  4. "History". Elanora State High School. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  5. "Curriculum". Elanora State High School. Retrieved 23 January 2026.
  6. Murfett, Andrew (23 November 2007). "Calling all pop tragics" . The Age . Retrieved 23 January 2021.
  7. "2 Wing AAFC – South Queensland". Australian Air Force Cadets. Retrieved 23 January 2026.