Hervey Bay State High School

Pialba, QLD 4655

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Secondary

Contact Information

Website

www.herveybayshs.eq.edu.au

principal@herveybayshs.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 4194 3777

Subject Ratings

Mathematics

5.0

English

4.0

Lifetime Average Academic Results

🥇

9.8%

Overall Position 1-5

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Hervey Bay 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
Hervey Bay State High SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	1,124	—	12
Pialba State School	300 m	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	380	—	12
Kawungan State School	2.5 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	925	—	13
Bayside Christian College	2.5 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	461	$3,815 – $4,985	5
Bayside Christian College	2.6 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	—	$3,620 – $4,700	3
St James Lutheran College	2.6 km	Independent	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	659	$3,350 – $6,612	3
Hervey Bay Special School	2.6 km	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	95	—	13

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

What's Nearby

Rainbow Gully Permaculture Com

Park

Charles St, Pialba

Integrated Martial Arts Wellbeing Centre

Art Centre

Islander Rd, Pialba

De Been 100% Jiu Jitsu- Hervey Bay

Jiujitsu

Islander Rd, Pialba

Hervey Bay Library

Library

Old Maryborough Rd, Pialba

Pines

Park

Charlton Espl, Pialba

Freedom Park

Park

Main St, Pialba

Wetside Water Park

Park

Main St, Pialba

Elders Swim Centre

Swimming

Islander Rd, Pialba

Seafront Oval

Park

Pialba

Nearby Schools

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Pialba State School

Alice Street, Pialba QLD 4655 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Kawungan State School

Grevillea Street, Kawungan QLD 4655 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Bayside Christian College

171 Pantlins Ln, Urraween QLD 4655, Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

Bayside Christian College

Lot 3 Pantlins Lane, Urraween QLD 4655

Independent Coeducational Primary+

St James Lutheran College

138 - 172 Pantlins Lane, Urraween QLD 4655 Australia

Independent Coeducational Primary+

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Hervey Bay Special School

23 Frangipanni Ave, Scarness QLD 4655, Australia

Government Coeducational Secondary

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Hervey Bay State High School?

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

Is Hervey Bay State High School a public or private school?

Hervey Bay 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 Hervey Bay State High School?

Hervey Bay State High School has approximately 1,124 enrolled students (549 boys and 575 girls).

How does Hervey Bay State High School perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, Hervey Bay State High School achieved around 9.8% of students achieving an OP (Overall Position) between 1 and 5.

Does Hervey Bay State High School have a catchment area?

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

Hervey Bay State High School is located at Beach Road, Pialba QLD 4655 Australia, Pialba, QLD, 4655.

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Catchment area

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

Hervey Bay 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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