In this section you will find information and documents relating to senior schooling at Rosedale State School.
Senior secondary
Queensland Certificate of Education
At the end of Year 12, students who successfully complete their Year 11 and 12 studies will be eligible for the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).
To be awarded a QCE, students must complete a minimum of 20 credit points from a combination of courses including:
- core—the senior school subjects most students study
- preparatory—can include vocational education and training (VET) courses
- enrichment—courses that develop high level skills and knowledge in a specific area
- advanced—can include university courses and diploma or advance diploma programs.
Students must also meet minimum literacy and numeracy requirements.
For greater detail regarding credit points, please visit the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority website at https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/ External link.
Pathways
Rosedale recognises that students have different needs in pursuing their careers and we offer a range of subjects to cater for vocational or tertiary study pathways. To review subject offerings, please see the current Subject Selection Handbook.
Year 11 and 12 students will be required to select six school-based subjects or five school-based subjects plus an off-site recognised vocational course. These subjects will be selected during the SET planning process that occurs in Term 3, Year 10.
University Pathways
Tertiary institutions, such as universities, determine offers for degrees, diplomas and certificates by using student's Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR).
A variety of General subjects are offered to students who wish to pursue tertiary studies beyond Year 12. For students completing Year 12 in 2020 and beyond, ATARs will be calculated using Unit 3 and 4 results. All General subjects will require students to sit an external exam at the end of Year 12.
To find out more information regarding the structure of the new QCE system visit https://www.qcaa.qld.edu.au/senior/senior-qce External link,
Vocational Pathways
Students who are wanting to enter the workforce directly after school have a range of subjects that support their direct entry. A vocational pathways student's timetable often contains a combination of Applied subjects and VET courses. A selection of Certificate II and III and diplomas are offered at the school. See the Vocational Education page for further details. Furthermore, the school supports completion of school-based traineeships and apprenticeships.
Access Arrangements and Reasonable Adjustments (AARA)
In order to qualify for adjustments due to health conditions or other occurrences that may affect a student's capacity to complete assessment by due dates, documentation must be completed. Please see Rosedale's Assessment Policy for further details.
Our Senior subject are all offered on campus with a member of our teaching staff.
- General English
- Essential English
- General Maths
- Mathematical Methods
- Essential Maths
- Marine Science
- Physics
- Biology
- Visual Arts Practice
- Hospitality Practices
- Business Studies
- Early childhood Studies
- Aquatic Practices
- Certificate III Fitness
- Certificate II Sports & Recreation
- Certificate II Manufacturing
- Engineering Skills
- In consultation with students the school will also be offering the following subjects in 2026:
- Business
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Certificate III Business