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Benowa State High School

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All the fees for Benowa State High School

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Annual Fees
Name Age Fee Track Conditions
Year 7 12 640 AUD Junior High SRS participation (Years 7–9) = 380; Academic Excellence entrance test (ACER, Year 7) = 110; Year 7 Excellence program = 150
Year 8 13 380 AUD Junior High SRS participation (Years 7–9) = 380
Year 9 14 380 AUD Junior High SRS participation (Years 7–9) = 380
Year 10 15 460 AUD Junior High SRS participation (Years 10–12) = 460
Year 11 16 460 AUD Senior High SRS participation (Years 10–12) = 460
Year 12 17 460 AUD Senior High SRS participation (Years 10–12) = 460

Application Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Application Fee 0 AUD Out-of-catchment application; ACER test may be considered part of application process

Enrollment Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Enrollment Fee 0 AUD Enrollment-related fees (if applicable) – not listed in provided data

Additional Fees
Name Fee Conditions
Out-of-catchment application 200 AUD non-refundable; applies if out of catchment
Marine Studies (Year 12) 150 AUD optional
Academic Excellence entrance test (ACER) 110 AUD Year 7; required for Academic Excellence entry
Instrumental Music participation 120 AUD optional; per student
Aquatic Practices (Years 11-12) 550 AUD two-year subject; optional
Instrument hire 120 AUD optional; per student

Fee Breakdown

Fees
Application fees

- Out‑of‑catchment application (non‑refundable): AUD 200.
- Academic Excellence entrance test (ACER, Year 7): AUD 110.

Tuition / participation fees (domestic Queensland students)

- Student Resource Scheme (SRS) participation fee (annual):
- Years 7–9: AUD 380 per year — equivalent to AUD 95 per term (annual ÷ 4; per‑term amount is calculated from the published annual fee).
- Years 10–12: AUD 460 per year — equivalent to AUD 115 per term (annual ÷ 4; per‑term amount is calculated from the published annual fee).

- Extra‑curricular / subject levies and program charges (examples, annual unless otherwise noted):
- Instrumental Music — participation: AUD 120. Instrument hire: AUD 120.
- Aquatic Practices (two‑year subject, Years 11–12): AUD 550. Marine Studies (Year 12): AUD 150.
- Excellence and selective program fees (examples): Year 7 Excellence program fees (French, STEM, Steiner, Sport, Arts): AUD 150; Academic/French/ STEM/Arts/ Sport excellence program fees vary (typical range AUD 75–AUD 200 depending on program and year). Selective program and excellence fees are non‑refundable.
- Vocational Education & Training (VET) course fees (indicative / course dependent): examples include Certificate II course fees from around AUD 180–AUD 1,045, Certificate III/Diploma course fees up to several thousand (e.g., Diploma of Business and Diploma of Sport listed at AUD 2,799 and AUD 2,200 respectively). VET fees are indicative and may be invoiced directly by external RTO providers; some VET courses may attract VETIS funding which can reduce or remove the student cost. Fees for VET courses are payable on enrolment to the course.

Tuition (International students via EQI)

- EQI tuition (High School program) — published 2026 figures (AUD):
- Junior High School (Years 7–10) — per year: AUD 16,612. Per term (standard 4‑term year): AUD 4,153 (annual ÷ 4; per‑term amount shown here is a calculation from the published annual fee). Study‑abroad and short‑term options are also priced per term as published.
- Senior High School (Years 11–12) — per year: AUD 18,776. Per term (standard 4‑term year): AUD 4,694 (annual ÷ 4). Study‑abroad / single‑term pricing is published separately for shorter duration enrolments.
- International non‑tuition items (examples): homestay placement fee, homestay weekly fees, OSHC, administration fees. Homestay placement and weekly homestay fees are invoiced as non‑tuition items; administration and homestay placement fees are non‑refundable as published by EQI.
- School‑level charges for international students: international students may also be charged school subject levies, instrument/music fees, VET fees or SRS participation elements as the school publishes.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing model and instalments:
- The school issues invoices for SRS participation and other charges. Parents can pay in a single annual payment or by instalments; individual payment plans may be negotiated with the school. Where instalments are used, the school publishes a payment schedule (instalment dates and amounts). Example instalment structure used in prior published SRS materials: three instalments across the year with amounts split to total the annual SRS fee (instalment dates vary by year). Instalment amounts and dates are provided on the school's SRS Fee Payment Information.
- Payment obligations and debt management:
- Payment of the participation fee is required to participate in the SRS. Non‑payment by the school's designated payment dates may result in debt recovery action and the school may exclude a student from optional/non‑curricular activities until outstanding fees are cleared. Pro‑rata charges or refunds apply for students who start or leave mid‑year according to the SRS terms.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- Boarding: Not applicable — Benowa State High School is a day school and does not operate a boarding facility. Homestay arrangements are used for international students where required; homestay placement fees and weekly homestay fees apply as non‑tuition charges managed through EQI. Example EQI 2026 amounts: homestay placement fee and homestay weekly charges are published by EQI (amounts vary; see EQI non‑tuition fees).

Other costs and fees (examples parents should expect)

- Uniforms: Uniforms are purchased via the school P&C Uniform Shop. Payment methods accepted at the uniform shop include cash, EFTPOS, and credit card (AMEX not accepted); online ordering is available via Flexischools and a Uniform Shop price list is published.
- Excursions, camps, non‑curriculum activities and optional events: charged separately and not included in the SRS. These costs vary by activity and are invoiced as required.
- Instrumental music hire, subject levies, VET course fees and selective program fees: charged as listed in the school's Schedule of Fees and SRS inclusions; amounts vary by subject and program.

Refund information

- Student Resource Scheme (SRS): where a student leaves during the year, the school determines eligibility for a pro‑rata refund of any paid SRS participation fee (a pro‑rata calculation is applied and any outstanding debts for damaged or unreturned items are offset against the refund). Parents joining mid‑year may be charged a pro‑rata participation fee.
- Excellence/selective program fees: excellence and selective entry program fees are identified as non‑refundable due to selective entry.
- International / EQI refunds and withdrawal rules: EQI publishes specific refund and withdrawal conditions for tuition and non‑tuition items (for example, homestay placement fees and administration fees are non‑refundable; there are minimum notice periods for program/homestay withdrawal). Refunds for international tuition and non‑tuition items are governed by EQI refund conditions and the enrolment agreement.

Fee payment options (methods accepted)

- BPOINT (online credit/debit card payments via the invoice link or by phone). Telephone BPOINT payments available via 1300 631 073.
- Internet banking (school bank details published for reference on invoices): Account name: Benowa SHS General Account; BSB and account number published on invoices for electronic transfer. Use the student ID & invoice reference when making transfers.
- EFTPOS and cash payments at the school cashier (cashier hours and contact numbers are published). The school accepts EFTPOS for campus payments and the uniform shop accepts EFTPOS and credit card (AMEX not accepted). Online uniform orders can be placed via Flexischools.
- Centrepay (for eligible Centrelink customers) and negotiated payment plans for families experiencing financial hardship — payment options and concessions may be arranged with the school finance office.

Practical notes for parents (factual summary)

- Domestic students: there is no tuition charge in Queensland state schools, but participation in the SRS is an optional, school‑run scheme that bundles commonly required resources for a single annual fee (Years 7–9: AUD 380; Years 10–12: AUD 460). Subject levies, program fees, instrument hire and VET charges are additional where applicable. SRS participation and other charges are invoiced by the school.
- International students: tuition charges for international students are set and invoiced through Education Queensland International (EQI) with published annual and term rates for Junior and Senior high programs and additional non‑tuition charges (homestay, OSHC, admin fees). Some international students will also incur school‑level subject levies and SRS inclusions.
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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees A$380 - 640
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 2129
Type Co-educational
Opened 1980
Bus Service No

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.

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