Willunga High School Competitors

The Queensland Academies are state schools for highly-capable students in Years 10 to 12. They are located across three campuses in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Australia. A bridge between high school and tertiary study, the Academies are designed to maximise the potential of bright students and prepare them for university.

Westminster believes every child’s inherent sense of adventure is one of their greatest capacities for learning. Through Adventurous Education, students are encouraged to embrace challenge, build confidence and achieve more than they first imagined. This approach extends beyond the classroom, shaping capable, curious and grounded young people ready to lead fulfilling lives. An Early Learning to Year 12 coeducational day and boarding School set on 23 hectares in Marion, Westminster combines a proud history with a forward-looking vision. Across beautiful grounds and outstanding facilities, students of all ages are supported to explore their interests and grow in a dynamic and evolving educational environment. Since opening in 1961, Westminster has been strengthened by a connected and generous community of staff, parents, Old Scholars and friends. This enduring spirit continues to define the School, creating a welcoming and down-to-earth culture experienced each day.

The Armidale School is an independent Anglican co-educational school from pre-kindergarten to Year 12 offering boarding from Year 6. Established in 1894 and located in the vibrant regional city of Armidale in northern NSW, TAS became fully co-educational in 2016 and almost half of the school’s enrolment is now girls, including in boarding. With current enrolments at 670 (including 230 boarders), TAS has a Junior School offering the IB Primary Years Programme (Years T-5), Middle School (Years 6-8) and Senior School (9-12). TAS is one of the oldest boarding schools in the State, with half of the secondary students living on the campus. TAS encourages the pursuit of academic success as well as participation in the full breadth of the co-curricular and outdoor activities programs that shape the development of character, resilience and a passion for life. Activities such as cadets (TAS is the one of the three oldest cadet units in Australia), surf life saving and Rural Fire Service are complemented by service trips and expeditions in Australia and overseas. TAS is the only regional member of the Athletic Association of Great Public Schools (AAGPS NSW), as well as being a member of Round Square, a world-wide association of schools that believe education is not just about academic achievement, but also about giving students the opportunity, through adventure, leadership and service activities, to prove to themselves that they can make a difference. Complementing the historic main building designed by noted architect Sir John Sulman are a Creative Arts centre with a 240-seat theatre and specialist classrooms, indoor 25m heated swimming pool, gymnasium and strength training centre, six sporting ovals and eight all-weather tennis courts, modern classrooms and library, five refurbished bboarding houses, specialist 24 hour Medical Centre, rifle range, trades training centre and large areas of green space.