Schools of Excellence
The college has six schools of excellence, which students can choose to extend their learning choices in a particular field. They are: (Year Levels available to)
- Aviation (10-12)
- Dance (8-12)
- Golf (8-12)
- Music (10-12)
- Soccer (8-12)
- Tennis (6-12)
All seven schools have had their share of success. Some limitations do apply to entry and testing may be required to gain entry. All these schools of excellence are an extra cost to the free education provided by a state school. Limited scholarships are available to some applicants.
Isaka Cernak & Adam Sarota who play for Brisbane Roar as well as Robbie Kruse who plays for Melbourne Victory and Scott Higgins who is signed for Gold Coast United in the A-league are former students with KGSC's Soccer Excellence.
David Williams (footballer) is another former student of the Soccer Excellence. Williams now plays for The North Queensland Fury has one cap for the Socceroos (Australian National Team).
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