Refunds for Out‑of‑Catchment Application Fees
Southport State High School acknowledges the recent enrolment update communicated by the principal on 2 March 2026, advising families that, due to an unprecedented increase in in‑catchment enrolment demand, the school is unable to proceed with auditions, trials, testing or further enrolment processes for students residing outside the Southport State High School catchment or who do not meet out‑of‑catchment eligibility.
As a result, all fees paid for out‑of‑catchment Program of Excellence applications, auditions or testing will be fully refunded. Please follow the following instructions:
Refund of Fees
Any fees paid for Program of Excellence applications, auditions, trials, or testing will be refunded in full.
1. Download Required FormsPlease download the
Request for Refund Form and the
Finance Payment Details Form from the right‑hand side menu on this page.
If you paid via the Qkr! App or currently have a student enrolled at the school, only the
Request for Refund Form is required.
2. Submit Documents
Email the completed form(s) to our Finance Department at:
finance@southportshs.eq.edu.au
3. Processing Timeframes
Due to the large number of refunds being processed, please allow
8–12 weeks for completion.
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Qkr! App Payments / Families with a Current Student
Please allow
4 weeks for refund processing.
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Bank Transfer or in‑Person Payments
The Finance Payment Details Form must be submitted by our Finance Team to an external Department Office (OneSchool Vendors). - You will receive a phone call from a Brisbane number to verify your bank details.
- Once verified, a supplier number will be issued to the Finance Office.
- The school will then initiate the refund.
- Please allow
8–12 weeks for processing.
Future Consideration of Applications
Your child's application will remain on record. Should enrolment circumstances change, applications will be reviewed in accordance with Queensland Department of Education policy, and families will be contacted where appropriate.
Further Information
For more details on School Enrolment Management Plans, please visit:https://education.qld.gov.au/parents-and-carers/enrolment/management-plans