The New Standard
Brisbane South State Secondary College (BSSSC) is setting 'The New Standard' for education, readying curious minds for their desired future - now, and for the long term.
Located at the heart of Brisbane's knowledge corridor, we are surrounded and supported by the best and most respected research facilities and institutions in Australia.
Strengthened by our collaboration with The University of Queensland, we share a responsibility - to prepare our students for their future - and togehter with our neighbours, we are inspiring positive change in the world.
We are a proud community of leaders and educators — in science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, medicine and research — and we know our reach extends beyond our own postcode. At BSSSC, we are not only providing unique learning opportunities for our students, but global pathways that lead to inner greatness. By acknowledging and respecting every student’s inherent differences, we equip our future generations with the flexibility and agility they need to embrace the change that’s to come. And it’s this student-led approach that sets minds free. We are reshaping the traditional classroom setting, treating every interaction as an opportunity to connect with — and change — the lives of our students. Because we believe education is more powerful when it’s real.
We want BSSSC students to not only keep pace in a new world, but move ahead in it with confidence and fulfilment. We want our students to lead the change they want to see, to create their desired future knowing who they are, and how they connect and contribute to the world. Ultimately, we want BSSSC students to leave their mark.
At BSSSC, we will always set the new standard in education. We make this commitment — to our students, parents, educators, collaborators and community — now, and for the long term.
Our promise to our students:
A new norm
We’re about big-picture thinking, collaborating with our neighbours to lead a
new era in education in Australia, and inspire positive change for a sustainable world.
Student wellbeing
Our student-led approach sets every mind free, equipping them to overcome life
challenges and creating opportunities to nurture their inner greatness.
Channelling progress
We acknowledge and respect every student’s inherent differences and provide unique learning opportunities to ensure every student is prepared for their chosen future.
Global starts local
Located at the heart of the 'Knowledge Corridor', we are part of a proud community who have a shared responsibility for the growth and success of our students.
What makes us different?
Genuine
We believe education is more powerful when it’s real — every interaction is an opportunity to connect and change lives.
Pioneering
With our sights firmly set on the future, we are setting a new course for education with courage and creativity.
Welcoming
We are a diverse community that celebrates individuality and welcomes every student with open arms.
Optimistic
We are focused on a positive future, readying our students to lead the change they want to see in the world.
Contemporary
Our journey is just beginning — we will always be a learning community for the now.
Our motto
Novo discere mundo
Learning for a new world.