At Capalaba State College, the senior secondary phase of schooling is designed to provide individualised support to prepare every student for a successful pathway beyond Year 12. Whether your studentis pursuing a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship, early entry to university, or another pathway, we are committed to helping them achieve their goals.
Year 10
Year 10 is a pivotal year as students transition into the final phase of secondary schooling. During this year, students begin to align their studies with their future aspirations. They also adhere to senior secondary expectations, including the guidelines outlined in the Senior Secondary Assessment Policy.
The Australian Curriculum is delivered to all students from Prep to Year 10. For more information about the Year 10 curriculum, please access the following link.
Years 11 & 12 - Senior Studies
Students in Years 11 and 12 enrol in Senior Studies at Capalaba State College to work towards eligibility for either the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) or the Queensland Certificate of Individual Achievement (QCIA)*.
Subject selection occurs during the Year 10 Senior Education and Training (SET) planning process. Once a subject is chosen, students commit to completing the full duration of the course. This includes Units 1 to 4 for General and Applied subjects or the completion of a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course.
Learn more about the QCE
*The QCIA is an individualised learning program for eligible students with a disability.
ATAR Eligibility
Students aiming to achieve an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) must select at least four General subjects (five are recommended) and complete an English subject to a satisfactory standard by the end of Year 12.
Learn more about the ATAR
Subject selections Year 11-12:
All students must select one English subject and one Mathematics subject.
General Subjects
These academically rigorous subjects are designed to prepare students for university pathways:
- Ancient History
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Drama
- English
- Film, Television & New Media
- Food & Nutrition
- Legal Studies
- General Mathematics
- Mathematical Methods
- Modern History
- Music
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Visual Art
Students can elect to study a general subject through Brisbane School of Distance Education with Capalaba as their base school where subject is unavailable for study.
Applied and Applied (Essential) Subjects
These practical, hands-on subjects are ideal for students pursuing vocational or alternative pathways:
- Arts in Practice
- Business Studies
- Dance in Practice
- Essential English
- Essential Mathematics
- Hospitality Practices
- Industrial Technology Skills
- Media Arts in Practice
- Music in Practice
- Social & Community Studies
- Sport & Recreation
- Visual Arts in Practice
Vocational Education and Training (VET) Courses
In partnership with external RTOs, we offer a range of nationally recognised VET qualifications onsite, to prepare students for the workforce:
- HLT23221 - Certificate II in Health Support Services*
- SIS30321 - Certificate III in Fitness – Binnacle Training RTO 31319
- SIS20122 - Certificate II in Sport and Recreation – Binnacle Training RTO 31319
- AVI30419 - Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) – Skills Generation RTO 41008
*Please note: Enrolment in these vocational qualifications is subject to the Department of Training and Employment's final publication of the 2026 Career Ready funded qualifications. Capalaba State College will confirm delivery arrangements with SAS before finalising Career Ready VET enrolments for 2026.
Important: All subject offerings are dependent on student numbers and the availability of resources. If a subject is unavailable, students may enrol in Distance Education to study it externally.
School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships
Students at Capalaba State College have the option to participate in a school-based apprenticeship or traineeship (SAT). Typically, a SAT involves attending school four days a week for regular classes and spending the fifth day in the workplace, where students gain hands-on experience and are paid at the award rate.
Our Industry Liaison Officer is available to assist students in exploring and securing these opportunities.
Key contacts:
Email addresses for our key contacts below can be found through the following link. If you have any questions and are unsure who to refer your question to, please contact the office on (07) 3823 9111:
- Deputy Principals of Years 10-12
- Years 10-12 Coordinators
- Heads of Department
- Industry Liaison Officer
- Guidance Officer