Application for Enrolment
Before you apply for enrolment at Ferny Grove State High School, please read the following important information.
enrolments@fernygroveshs.eq.edu.au
Catchment Area
Please ensure you know whether you are submitting an in catchment or an out of catchment application.
School catchment information can be checked on the Department of Education Catchment Map. Following is the link: https://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/maps/edmap/ External link
Important Information
Enrolment Management Plan External link External link for the conditions under which students may be enrolled.
Applications for Enrolment for 2025 - 2026
Parents wishing to enrol students for Year 7-12 in 2025 or 2026 will need to complete an expression of interest as part of our online submission process.
While many of the students at Ferny Grove State High School come from the local primary schools within the catchment area, each year we receive many applications from students who live outside our catchment area.
How to apply online
You will need to upload the following documents as part of the online submission process:
In Catchment Applications
As part of our application process, you will be required to complete an Online Services Consent Form before proceeding with your application. We also require these documents to confirm the students in catchment status.
Birth Certificate
Primary Proof of Residence Document:
- You will need to provide only one of the following documents:
- Current rates notice
- Current lease agreement
- Unconditional contract of sale
Secondary Proof of Residence Document:
- One utilities notice e.g. water gas or electricity showing the same address and parent's/legal guardians name
School report:
- The most recent school report available
A copy the student's last semester school report
Visa Documentation:
In Catchment Application, 2025 and 2026
Out of Catchment Application for 2025 and 2026
Entry into our Signature Programs
To apply for our Signature Programs (LEAF, FAST, German Immersion and/or Instrumental Music) you will first need to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) for general entry to Ferny Grove State High School above, where you will indicate your interest in the selected programs.
You will then be sent an EOI for the Signature Programs that you indicated interest in. Applications will not be considered without a completed EOI for enrolment at Ferny Grove State High School and a completed Signature Program EOI.
Students must maintain high academic results in all relevant subjects as well as high effort and behaviour to retain their place in the Signature Program.
Students can apply for multiple programs, however, they will only be selected for either FAST, LEAF or GI. Students can participate in Instrumental Music in addition to any of the Signature Programs.
Orientation day
An orientation day is held in Term 4 each year for students who are enrolled in Year 7 at the school for the following year. During orientation, students will meet in the SPC and undertake a program of familiarisation into secondary school life by experiencing some mini-classes and meeting with student leaders.
First day at school
Students who commence school during the school year (other than on the first day of the school year) should report to the administration office. These students will be met by their year level coordinators, who will help them to understand their timetables and ensure that they are ‘buddied’ with other students who will assist in their welcome and transition to their new school. Students are also able to access a wide range of support services throughout their school years from our highly qualified
support team.
Our Defence School Mentor
Is here to support and assist students of defence force families as they integrate into a new school community. For further information please go to the
DSM page of our website.
Enrolment Handbook
Our school Enrolment Handbook gives further details of enrolment, curriculum, school uniform requirements, and school policies.
Student Resource Scheme
The student resource scheme has been implemented in this school to ensure that all students have the necessary resources to support their educational requirements. It is also intended as a convenience to parents/caregivers to provide a more economical option to purchasing new textbooks and resources each year. To find out more, see our Student resource scheme page.