Park Ridge State High School


Park Ridge State High School is a public, co-educational, high school, located in the suburb of Park Ridge, Queensland, Australia. It is administered by the Department of Education, with an enrolment of 1670 students and a teaching staff of 130 as of 2025.
Since 2015, the school's role of Executive Principal has been held by Sharon Amos. The school also consists of one Associate Principal, four Deputy Principals, fifteen Heads of Department, six Year Level Coordinators, two Guidance Officers, one school Chaplain and one Youth Support Coordinator.

History

The school opened on 29 January 1991.
Recently, the school opened a Wellbeing Hub with student access to Guidance Officers, a Youth Support Coordinator, a Chaplain, a weekly General Practitioner and a school-based nurse.
As part of supporting pathways, the school offers on-campus senior enrolment into its Automotive Hub, Health Hub, Horticulture Hub, Hospitality Hub, or connection to a variety of vocational education and training programs off-campus.
The school is known for its AFL Excellence Academy and instrumental music program. The school hosts academic excellence programs, music excellence programs, sporting excellence programs and collaborations with The University of Queensland, Griffith University, University of Southern Queensland and other professional development projects across South-East Queensland.
The school is a member of the ENABLE school network.
The school's sporting district is Metropolitan West.

Extra-curricular activities

Activities at Park Ridge State High School include:
  • Student Voice Committee
  • Fundraisers
  • Environmental Plan
  • Leadership workshops and projects
  • IGNITE program
  • STEM Challenges
  • Sporting clubs
  • Instrumental music
  • Musicals
  • Arts Showcases
  • Dance Troupes
  • AFL Excellence Academy

AFL Team Achievements

Senior Female (Years 10-12)

Junior Female (Years 7-9)