Townsville State High School

Railway Estate, QLD 4810

School Type

Government

Gender

Coeducational

Tuition Fees

N/A

Levels

Secondary

Contact Information

Website

www.townsvilleshs.eq.edu.au

principal@townsvilleshs.eq.edu.au

Phone

07 4721 8777

Lifetime Average Academic Results

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13.3%

Overall Position 1-5

Compare with nearby schools

The closest schools to Townsville 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
Townsville State High SchoolThis school	Here	Government	Co-ed	Secondary	798	—	19
Townsville West State School	800 m	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	108	—	22
Railway Estate State School	900 m	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	207	—	15
St Margaret Mary's College	1.0 km	Catholic	Girls	Secondary	685	$2,536	21
Hermit Park State School	1.4 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	652	—	25
St Joseph's Catholic School The Strand	2.4 km	Catholic	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	—	—	32
Townsville South State School	2.4 km	Government	Co-ed	Primary · Secondary	136	—	29

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

What's Nearby

PS... TENNIS PTY LTD

Tennis

93A Lindeman Avenue, Townsville

Lou Litster Park

Park

14, Railway Estate

Reid Park

Park

14, Railway Estate

South Pacific Taekwon-do

Taekwondo

Ingham Rd, West End

Railway Estate Park

Park

Flowers St, Railway Estate

Ann Roberts School of Dance

Dancing School

Fletcher St, Townsville City

Bicentennial Park

Park

Queens Rd, Hermit Park

Townsville Showgrounds

Park

Ingham Rd, West End

McKimmin Park

Park

Sussex St, Hyde Park

Nearby Schools

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Townsville West State School

Wilson Street, West End QLD 4810 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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Railway Estate State School

39 Railway Avenue, Railway Estate QLD 4810 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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St Margaret Mary's College

1-9 Crowle Street, Hyde Park QLD 4812 Australia

Catholic Girls Secondary

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Hermit Park State School

Cnr Surrey and Sussex Streets, Hyde Park QLD 4812 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

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St Joseph's Catholic School The Strand

Fryer Street, North Ward QLD 4810 Australia

Catholic Coeducational Primary+

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Townsville South State School

78 Tully Street, South Townsville QLD 4810 Australia

Government Coeducational Primary+

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Townsville State High School?

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

Is Townsville State High School a public or private school?

Townsville 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 Townsville State High School?

Townsville State High School has approximately 798 enrolled students (448 boys and 350 girls).

How does Townsville State High School perform academically?

Based on recent senior secondary results, Townsville State High School achieved around 13.3% of students achieving an OP (Overall Position) between 1 and 5.

Does Townsville State High School have a catchment area?

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

Townsville State High School is located at 36 Boundary Street, Townsville QLD 4810 Australia, Railway Estate, QLD, 4810.

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Catchment area

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

Townsville 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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