Atherton State High School

Atherton, QLD 4883

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Secondary

Contact Information

Website

www.athertonshs.eq.edu.au

Principal@athertonshs.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 4030 5222

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

5.0

English

5.0

Lifetime Average Academic Results

🥇

19.5%

Overall Position 1-5

What's Nearby

Hallorans Hill Regional Park

Park

Eighth Ave, Atherton

National Park

Park

Twelfth Ave, Atherton

Hallorans Hill Conservation Park

Park

Louise St, Atherton

Hallorans Hill

Park

Centenary Dr, Atherton

Lions Park

Park

Vernon St, Atherton

Atherton Library

Library

Robert St, Atherton

Atherton Forest Mountain Bike Park

Park

Vernon St, Atherton

Mt. Hypipamee National Park

Park

Kennedy Hwy, Atherton

Atherton Park

Park

Grau St, Atherton

Nearby Schools

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Atherton State School

Armstrong Street, Atherton QLD 4880 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

Jubilee Christian College

49-57 Loder Street, Atherton QLD 4883, Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

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Tolga State School

Main Street, Tolga QLD 4882 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Kairi State School

McGeehan Street, Kairi QLD 4872 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Yungaburra State School

4 Maple St, Yungaburra QLD 4884, Australia

Government Coeducational Primary

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Malanda State School

24 Mary Street, Malanda QLD 4885 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Atherton State High School?

Atherton State High School is a Government, Coeducational school in Atherton, QLD, offering Secondary year levels.

Is Atherton State High School a public or private school?

Atherton State High School is a public school. It is government-funded and part of the QLD public education system, so it is generally free for local students to attend, aside from voluntary contributions and levies.

How many students attend Atherton State High School?

Atherton State High School has approximately 823 enrolled students (404 boys and 419 girls).

How does Atherton State High School perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, Atherton State High School achieved around 19.5% of students achieving an OP (Overall Position) between 1 and 5.

Does Atherton State High School have a catchment area?

Yes. Atherton State High School serves the following official intake zone: Atherton SHS (secondary, 2026). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed enrolment — use the AroundSchools catchment checker to confirm whether your address falls within it.

Where is Atherton State High School located?

Atherton State High School is located at Maunds Road, Atherton QLD 4883 Australia, Atherton, QLD, 4883.

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Catchment area

Atherton State High School has an official catchment (intake zone). Students living inside the zone are guaranteed a place.

Atherton SHSSecondary · 2026

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Zone boundary is drawn on the map above (state education department open data) — always confirm enrolment eligibility with the school.

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