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Australia, Gold Coast
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The school has strong partnerships with major Australian universities including the University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, Griffith University and Bond University. These links enable parallel programs combining school study with university experiences and facilitate early admissions. The honours program is unique in Australia and matches graduate attributes to careers through mentoring for aspiring professionals. The school maintains relationships with the business community to create pathways for traineeships and apprenticeships.
Benowa State High School has a Parents and Citizens Association (P&C). Information on the P&C is provided in its dedicated section. A School Council exists to guide the school and opportunities to get involved are described. Alumni remain connected through the Beyond Benowa Alumni Facebook Group and the Alumni page. Sponsorships are part of the school's community engagements. These bodies support parent engagement and community partnerships.
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.
