School History & Facts
What is the boarding facility supporting students from remote areas?
Leichhardt House Student Hostel
What year levels does the school serve?
Years 7 to 12
What nickname does Chinchilla have due to its famous produce?
The “Melon Capital of Australia”
What public park features water play and picnic areas in Chinchilla?
Chinchilla Botanic Parklands
What region of Queensland is Chinchilla located in?
Western Downs
What does each letter in our school’s TEAM values stand for?
Together, Excellence, Acceptance, Motivation
What are the house colours and names at Chinchilla SHS?
Blue (Atkins), Green (Evans), Red (Black), Yellow (Wheeler)
Which biennial festival includes a trivia night hosted at the high school?
The Melon Festival trivia night, held every 2 years
Where is the school located (street address)?
7 Tara Road, Chinchilla QLD 4413
What river runs by Chinchilla?
Condamine River
What is our school’s motto?
Learning together for a happy and productive future.
What building has recently been constructed adjacent to the school and supports vocational learning?
A Trade Training Centre on Leichhardt Street
What unique museum specimen is the town known for?
The Cactoblastis moth
What historical industry was Chinchilla known for in the early 1900s?
Cypress Pine Timber
Which Indigenous group is traditionally associated with the Chinchilla area?
Barunggam people
Before the Chinchilla State High School existed independently, students studied in the "High Top" attached to which school?
Chinchilla State School’s “High Top”
What percentage of the student body comes from rural areas vs the town?
Roughly 50% rural, 50% town
What year was the town of Chinchilla officially established?
1877
What newspaper or local news outlet reports on the Chinchilla area?
The Chinchilla News
What natural resource is found in the Tara-Chinchilla gas fields?
Coal Seam Gas
In what year did Chinchilla State High School officially open as a standalone institution?
1963 – it opened on January 29, 1963
Which industries in the area have contributed to a growing enrolment?
Gas and mining industries
Which explorer first passed through the Chinchilla region in the 1840s?
Ludwig Leichhardt, in the 1840s
What is the purpose of the Chinchilla Community Centre?
Support services and community programs
Which town is closest to Chinchilla to the east?
Dalby