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Excellence Programs

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Applications for 2026 are now open

Entry into our Excellence programs is by selective entry. 

Academic Excellence: Students entering Year 7 in 2026 must sit an exam. For Years 8–10, selection is based on an individual assessment of school reports, competition achievements, and NAPLAN results—no exam is required.

Creative Arts Excellence: Applicants for Music, Dance, or Drama must submit auditions, while those applying for Visual Arts Excellence must provide samples of their artwork.

Sports Excellence: Applicants must participate in trials for their chosen sport. Trial dates and times will be emailed after the application is submitted.

Applications for all Excellence Programs are now open.

For more information about our Excellence Programs, se​lect your desired program from the Excellence Programs tab located to the left or below.

​How to Apply

​​To submit your application Via Email: - Download the following documents;

a) Selective Entry Application: Academic / Sports / Music / Dance / Art / Drama
b) Student Enrolment Application​ (only fill out if in Catchment)
Once completed, save all forms and supporting documents as a PDF named in the following format: SURNAME (in capitals), First Name (e.g., BLOGGS, Joe).
If your document is too large to send as a single PDF, split it into two and name them as follows:
  • SURNAME, First Initial, Program, Part 1
  • ​SURNAME, First Initial, Program, Part 2​
All documents must be in PDF format. Strictly no PNG, JPG, JPEG, or photo files.
Email your application to excellenceprograms@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au
If you are unable to submit your application via email, please bring all documentation and lodge it at the Main Reception.
For more information please email excellenceprograms@pbc-shs.eq.edu.au
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Last reviewed 20 February 2025
Last updated 20 February 2025