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Australia, Gold Coast
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International students are accommodated in host homes close to the school through the homestay program, coordinated by the school's homestay coordinator. Host families are verified, with Blue Card checks for providers of under-18 students.
Benowa State High School is a uniformed school with a dress code endorsed by the P&C. The Uniform Shop provides uniforms and second-hand options, with new designs launching in 2026: seniors wear refreshed white tops and charcoal uniform and juniors wear a striped shirt with charcoal bottoms; PE uniforms are required for cluster days and inter-house sports.
Canteen hours are Breakfast 7.00–8.40, Morning tea 11.15–11.50, and Lunch 1.05–1.30 during the school term; the canteen is managed by a full-time manager employed by the P&C and supported by staff. Flexischools online ordering is available.
The school has eight houses: Faith Bandler, Howard Florey, Hinkler, Hollows (Owls), Laver (Lions), Murdoch (Minotaurs), Wake (Wolverines), Wright (Griffins).
The school is a state school governed by the Queensland Department of Education as part of the public school system; it is owned by the State of Queensland's Department of Education.
Benowa State High School is a public secondary school on an 18‑hectare campus, with over 2,000 students in Years 7–12. Opened in 1980, it serves a diverse community drawn from 50 nationalities. The school delivers the Australian Curriculum with a bespoke framework, featuring Junior Secondary pathways and Senior Secondary program. Excellence Programs span Academic, Sport and Arts, including Academic STEM Excellence, Academic French Immersion Program (FIP), French Excellence, Dance Excellence, Drama Excellence, Music Excellence, Sports Excellence, Visual Art Excellence and Steiner Excellence; dual programs are available from 2026. Vocational Education offers certificates such as Barista and Hospitality, plus Visual Arts-Photography and Dance certificates. The campus includes a 21st‑century library and sport facilities; sport is coordinated with Gold Coast Sport Central and district events. Around 40 clubs operate across academic, cultural and wellbeing areas, with collaboration spaces to support study. The school emphasises international programs and partnerships to provide diverse pathways.
