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The Southport School

Southport, Queensland


A boys' school in Southport on Queensland's Gold Coast with five vertically grouped boarding houses on campus for boarders in Years 8 to 12.

  • Research checked

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At a glance

School type
Independent, Faith-based · Private
Religious affiliation
Anglican
Official website
tss.qld.edu.au

Academic

Ages taught
Not confirmed
School admits
Boyssource
Day places
Yessource
Curriculum
Not confirmed
Qualifications
Not confirmed
Teaching languages
ENsource
Learning support
Not confirmed
English-language support
Not confirmed
Size
Approximately 1,700 students, over 300 of them residential boarders (2026)source

Boarding

The school confirms that it offers boarding but its pages do not name a full, weekly or flexible option, so none is shown.

Boarding entry
Boarding students are described in Years 8 to 12.source
Boarding is for
Boyssource
Accommodation
On campussource
Boarding houses
Five boarding houses with students grouped vertically by age group.source
Rooms
Years 8, 9 and 10 have dormitory style accommodation with their own private study area; Years 11 and 12 have their own private room.source
Weekends and holidays
Weekend activities include trips to the Gold Coast Hinterland, the beach, theme parks and sporting matches.source
Pastoral care
Heads of House, Assistant Heads of House and House Mums; Health Centre staffed by nurses 24/7.source
Activities
Not confirmed
Facilities
Not confirmed

Admissions

Entry points
Not confirmed
Application process
Overseas applications go to the Headmaster for the final decision.source
Assessments and interviews
Australian Education Assessment Services (AEAS) test or other evidence of English.source
Documents
School reports for the last two years (certified English translations), a reference from the current principal or class teacher, copies of public examination certificates where applicable.source
Language requirements
Not confirmed
Deadlines
Not confirmed
International applicants
Accepted. International students have been part of the school for over 50 years; applicants provide school reports and an AEAS test result or other evidence of English.source
Guardianship
Not confirmed
Apply
Not confirmed

Fees

Fees not confirmed. The school has not published figures we could read, or we have not yet reviewed them. Contact the school for the current schedule.

Scholarships and financial assistance

No scholarships or financial assistance are confirmed here. That does not mean none exist: ask the school.

Inspection reports

No inspection report is recorded for this campus in our research yet.

Accreditation, registration and membership

The school’s registration or licence with a government authority.

  • Government registration / licenceCRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students)

    Stated by the schoolReference: 00523F

    source

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How to read this page

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