Indooroopilly State High School, or "Indro" as it is often referred to, is situated in the south-western suburbs of Brisbane, Australia after its opening in 1954. It is a co-educational, secondary state school. The number of students is difficult to ascertain, as contradictory figures on the homepage of the school's website range from 892 to 970. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools and offers the International Baccalaureate program.
Unlike most schools in in Queensland and Australia, Indooroopilly does not have a uniform, but the students do have a dress code. Indooroopilly offers some programs not available under normal curriculum, namely a pilot's course, a Spanish Immersion Program and a Chinese and Math acceleration Program. It is also a school that focuses heavily on the arts. In particular Film, Television and New Media studies, and visual art.
Read more about Indooroopilly State High School: Arts At Indro, Culture At Indro, Values At Indro, Notable Alumni
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