Blackwater State High School

Blackwater, QLD 4717

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Secondary

Contact Information

Website

www.blackwatershs.eq.edu.au

principal@blackwatershs.eq.edu.au

Phone

+61 7 4986 9555

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

5.0

English

5.0

Lifetime Average Academic Results

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7.4%

Overall Position 1-5

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Blackwater State High School, side by side. Fees appear where a school publishes them; activities and events are what is listed on AroundSchools within a short drive of each school.

School	Distance	Sector	Gender	Years	Students	Fees / yr	Kids' activities within 2 km	Events within 3 km
Blackwater State High SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	345	—	13	0
Blackwater North State School	700 m	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	420	—	11	0
Blackwater State School	1.5 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	187	—	12	0
Comet State School	36.8 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	13	—	—	—
Mackenzie River State School	69.4 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	—	—	—	—
St Brigid's Catholic Primary School	72.9 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary	266	—	—	—
Emerald North State School	73.3 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	254	—	—	—

Sorted by distance, not ranked. Check whether your address is in the catchment

What's Nearby

Box Street Park

Park

Fir St, Blackwater

Blackwater Park

Park

Bendee Cres, Blackwater

Blackwater Aquatics

Swimming

Blain St, Blackwater

Horseshoe Park

Park

Boree St, Blackwater

Dempsey Park

Park

Park St, Blackwater

Dunne Park

Park

Stower St, Blackwater

Rotary Park

Park

Wattle St, Blackwater

Departmental and Official Purposes

Park

Blain St, Blackwater

Pushin Park

Park

Pine St, Blackwater

Nearby Schools

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Blackwater North State School

William Street, Blackwater QLD 4717 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Blackwater State School

Wey Street, Blackwater QLD 4717 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Comet State School

Off Capricorn Highway, Comet QLD 4702 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Mackenzie River State School

31145 Fitzroy Development Road, Mackenzie River QLD 4702 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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St Brigid's Catholic Primary School

Gregory Hwy, Emerald QLD 4720, Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary

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Emerald North State School

Campbell Street, Emerald QLD 4720 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

Nearby Properties

$280,000 House

Offers over $279,000

7 Oak Street

Blackwater, QLD, 4717

3 beds · 1 baths · 1 cars

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Blackwater State High School?

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

Is Blackwater State High School a public or private school?

Blackwater 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 Blackwater State High School?

Blackwater State High School has approximately 345 enrolled students (181 boys and 164 girls).

How does Blackwater State High School perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, Blackwater State High School achieved around 7.4% of students achieving an OP (Overall Position) between 1 and 5.

Does Blackwater State High School have a catchment area?

Yes. Blackwater State High School serves the following official intake zone: Blackwater 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 Blackwater State High School located?

Blackwater State High School is located at Elm Street, Blackwater QLD 4717 Australia, Blackwater, QLD, 4717.

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Catchment area

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

Blackwater SHSSecondary · 2026

Check if your address is in the zone

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

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