Malanda State High School is a small rural high school in Far North Queensland which has been the centre for secondary education in the area for 50 years. The school is proud of its academic, cultural and sporting heritage which fulfils the school's aim of being 'a place to excel' and our belief that every student is capable of achieving excellence - their personal best. The curriculum in the middle school (Years 8 and 9) is organised around the eight KLAs using a unitised vertical timetable. In the senior school (Years 10 to 12) multiple pathways are offered for students to achieve a QCE or an OP. In partnerships with TAFE, other RTOs and local businesses, students are able to complete school-based apprenticeships and Certificates 1 and 2 in a range of different areas. A strong cultural and leadership program is provided including camps, instrumental music, public speaking and a major cultural event each year like the Rock Eisteddfod, Musical or concert. Students are also involved in an extensive sporting program which includes after school athletics and gym, intra school competitions in touch and futsul, and interschool athletics, swimming, cross country, soccer and football.