Clontarf Beach State High School: Pride, Passion, Pathways in Practice
Pride. Passion. Pathways.
At Clontarf Beach State High School, the motto is not treated as decoration. It is used as a reference point for how students are expected to carry themselves, how teachers frame learning, and how the community measures success. Pride in effort and conduct. Passion for learning, sport and creativity. Pathways that recognise students will take different routes into adulthood.
That philosophy has shaped a school culture that locals know well and that new families often notice quickly once their children arrive.
A peninsula school with a wide brief
Established in 1964, Clontarf Beach State High School has grown alongside the Redcliffe Peninsula. The campus serves students from Years 7 to 12 and offers a mix of academic subjects, vocational education, sport and cultural programs.
A structured house system and cross year care groups are used to build continuity and responsibility across the school. Senior students are supported through clear post school options, including university aligned pathways, training and apprenticeships, and direct to work routes. The emphasis is on helping students choose and commit to a pathway that suits their strengths and circumstances.
Why families pay attention to the catchment
On the peninsula, secondary school choice is often tied closely to where families live. Proximity matters for routines, friendships, after school activities and part time work. A school with a consistent culture and clear expectations can become an anchor point for family life during the teenage years.
That reality is one reason some families specifically look for homes within reach of Clontarf Beach State High School.
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Once the moving decisions are made, attention returns to what the school produces over time.
Past students: pathways realised
The clearest measure of a school’s influence is what its graduates do next. Clontarf Beach State High School’s alumni span the arts, business, politics and elite sport, reflecting the breadth implied in its motto.
William McInnes
An established actor and author, McInnes is widely recognised for his work across Australian television and film, alongside a parallel writing career. His trajectory reflects a creative pathway that began with school based performance and confidence.
Don Meij
From starting as a pizza delivery driver in Redcliffe to leading Domino’s Pizza Enterprises as group chief executive, Meij’s career charts a steady rise through operational experience, management and corporate leadership.
Craig Moore
A former Socceroos captain, Moore represented Australia at multiple FIFA World Cups and captained at club level in Europe. His career became known for composure, leadership and longevity at the highest level of the sport.
Brent Tate
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An NRL premiership winner and State of Origin representative, Tate’s career included repeated returns from serious injury, earning him a reputation for resilience and professionalism.
Cortnee Vine
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Now a Matildas winger and professional footballer overseas, Vine’s pathway highlights how elite sporting careers can emerge from local school programs.
Tina Thomsen
Thomsen built a screen career across Australian television and international productions, another example of creative industries as a viable long term pathway.
Terry Rogers
A former Queensland MP and chartered accountant, Rogers’ career reflects a professional and civic route grounded in formal qualifications and community involvement.
Commando Steve Willis
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Steve Willis, also known as Commando Steve, is an Australian personal trainer, author, and television personality best known for appearing as a trainer on the Australian version of The Biggest Loser.
Present students: excellence in real time
Alongside past achievements, the school continues to publicly recognise current students whose results extend well beyond routine school success.
Nahkiya Mullins Walit
A standout thrower with Deception Bay Athletics Club, Nahkiya arrived at the All Schools National Championships in Melbourne as the top seed in her event after recording a 54.45 metre throw. She then claimed first place with a 55.67 metre effort, breaking a Queensland Athletics record.
That performance placed her sixth in the world for her age group, positioning her among the leading young throwers internationally.
Ruby Taylor
Ruby’s achievements span both academics and performance. Through the school’s Summit Program she received awards for Dance Excellence, English and Mathematics, along with a Rotary mathematics excellence award.
She also placed among the top 15 national finalists in Physical Culture out of more than 100 competitors aged 13, earning eligibility to perform at the Sydney Opera House. School reporting notes a training commitment of more than 25 hours per week alongside her studies.
Aila
Competing with Cheer FX, Aila travelled to Sydney for the Nationals Cheerleading Championship, where her team placed first and became national champions. She continues to perform at a high level through both club and school dance programs.
Louiza
Louiza has been accepted into the 2026 STEM Girl Power Initiative, a year long program including virtual learning, a Brisbane STEM camp, National Science Week activities and engagement with STEM role models and research facilities.
Amy W
Amy has been recognised for outstanding achievement across Hospitality, Instrumental Music, Science and Mathematics, alongside Rotary Club excellence awards.
Erin C
Erin’s awards span Dance, English, Japanese, Health and Physical Education, Humanities, Instrumental Music, Science and Mathematics, reflecting broad academic and creative strengths.
RAISE: looking ahead to 2026
From 2026, the school will introduce a program known as RAISE, short for Raising Achievement, Inspiring Student Excellence. The initiative is designed to build on existing practices by tailoring lessons more closely to student needs and embedding best practice teaching strategies across the school.
A small adjustment to the Tuesday timetable is planned to support the program, with the school describing the change as modest but purposeful in improving learning outcomes.
A school grounded in its community
Clontarf Beach State High School remains a working public school shaped by the peninsula it serves. For long time locals, it is a familiar presence. For families new to the area, it is often one of the first institutions they come to understand.
Over time, the school’s motto has been tested against real outcomes. Alumni careers, current student achievements and evolving programs suggest those three words continue to guide decisions in practical ways rather than rhetorical ones.
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