ROUND 2 YEAR 7 2027 EXCELLENCE APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN (INCLUDES OUT OF CATCHMENT APPLICATIONS)
Southport State High School is well renowned for its range of exceptional Excellence Programs. These programs place like minded students in a challenging and rigorous environment designed to nurture and celebrate their unique talents. Whether it is in the sporting arena, immersed in the culture of the arts or on a journey of deep thinking and problem solving in academic learning, our Excellence Programs respond to individual student talents, extending their capabilities and challenging them to be their best.
We offer Excellence Programs in three distinct areas:
Important 2026 Dates:
| Friday 19th June | Round 2 applications open
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| Wednesday 15th July | Round 2 applications close
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| Week beginning 27th July | Sports Excellence Program Trials
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Week beginning 3rd August | Creative Arts Excellence Program auditions |
| Thursday 6th August |
Academic Excellence Testing Day 8:15am arrival and 10:30am pick up at the Enterprise Centre
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Round 2 Auditions/Trials/Exams 2026
Academic Excellence Testing will be held Thursday, 6th August. Times will be communicated out via email.
Creative Arts Round 2 Auditions:
Monday 3rd August | Tuesday 4th August | Wednesday 5th August |
Music Audition
Time allocated between 8:50am-12:30pm |
Drama Audition
8:50am - 9:50am | Visual Art Audition |
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Musical Theatre Audition
10:10am - 11:10am
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Dance Audition
11:30am - 12:30pm
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Sports Round 2 Trials:
Program | Date | Trial Time | Arrival Time |
| General Sport Excellence |
Monday 27th July
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | 2:45pm at the Sports Centre |
| Soccer Excellence |
Tuesday 28th July
| 9:00am – 10:10am | 8:50am at the Sports Centre |
| Touch Excellence |
Thursday 30th July
| 10:10am – 11:20am | 10:00am at the Sports Centre |
| Basketball Excellence |
Thursday 30th July
| 12:00pm – 1:10pm | 11:50am at the Sports Centre |
| AFL Excellence |
Friday 31st July
| 9:00am – 10:10am | 8:50am at the Sports Centre |
| Rugby League Excellence |
Friday 31st July
| 9:00am – 10:10am | 8:50am at the Sports Centre |
Excellence Program applications are to be submitted in person or emailed to
excellence@southportshs.eq.edu.au by the closing date 3.30pm Wednesday 15th July, 2026. Our office hours are Monday to Friday 8am - 3.30pm.
Prior to applying for any of our Excellence Programs you are strongly advised to read the
Excellence Programs 2027 Application Guide Round 2 to familiarise yourself with the requirements of entry into the various programs.
Application Forms
Academic Excellence Program Application Year 7 2027 Round 2
Creative Arts Excellence Program Application Year 7 2027 Round 2
Sport Excellence Program Application Year 7 2027 Round 2