Pimlico State High School is a government high school located in Townsville, a medium sized city by the famous Australian Great Barrier Reef. The school has strong links with James Cook University and the Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE. Class structures at Pimlico State High School allow for accelerated learning in the company of students of similar ability.

The school has a strong emphasis on academic excellence and is well known for its strong focus in the performing arts, particularly music. Students are able to enjoy a relaxed and sub-tropical small community atmosphere with access to unique Australian natural attractions.

Year Established: 1959
Number of Students: 1700
Website: www.pimlicoshs.eq.edu.au
Address: Fulham Road Gulliver QLD 4812

3 reasons to choose Pimlico State High School

• A commitment to academic achievement and the Performing Arts
• A long commitment to internationalism through a multicultural student population
• Close-knit, friendly and safe environment for international students

 

 

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

• Instrumental music
• Dance and Drama
• Film and television
• Global Education
• Athletics

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• Participation in school music groups
• Student council
• ​Excursions for international students, including Magnetic Island, snorkelling, horse riding, Billabong Sanctuary and other local attractions
• Drama club
• Leadership camp
• Ski trip
• Cross-country training
• Annual school trip
• Senior formal
• Annual concert ‘Pimlico Presents’
• Debating
• Opportunities for creative expression through music and dance
• Inter-school sports
• Excursions
• Field trips and subject area camps
• Young Achievers Australia
• A wide variety of school music ensembles including: symphony orchestra, chamber strings, string orchestra, wind symphony, wind ensemble, concert and stage band, choirs, percussion ensemble, guitar ensemble, and woodwind, string and brass ensembles

 

Languages

• French
• Japanese

 

SCHOOL FACILITIES

• Performing arts centre
• Multi-purpose shelter
• Resource centre
• Networked computer laboratories
• Sporting fields
• Attractive landscaped grounds
• Athletics training facilities
• Gymnasium
• Science laboratories
• Specialist art facilities
• Film and television media room

 

Tertiary Pathways

• James Cook University – Engineering, Science and Mathematics
• Griffith University Conservatorium of Music
• TAFE – Links programs

 

AWARDS

• Finalist – YAA Company of the Year
• Outstanding results - Mathematics and Science competitions
• Finalist – NQ Drama Festival
• Finalist – Eisteddfod
• State Finalist – RACQ Future Leaders
• Spatial Institute of Australia

 

Application

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