Mansfield High School is located in the Brisbane South District and services the communities of Mansfield, Wishart, Mt Gravatt, Rochedale, Mt Petrie, Burbank and some parts of other surrounding suburbs. The community consists of a broad cross-section of society and includes a wide range of socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Over forty different languages are spoken in the students' homes.
Teaching staff numbers are approximately ninety-five for fifteen hundred students. It is a stable staff with a relatively low turnover rate. The turnover of administrators is extremely low.
The school has a proven record of academic, cultural and sporting achievements and a high level of interaction with its community. Students are well motivated with a positive attitude towards education. The school is regarded as a traditional school and the highest standards of personal presentation, behaviour, and academic performance are encouraged. These standards are strongly endorsed by the Parents & Citizens Association.
The school provides a wide range of Authority and Authority-Registered subjects in Years 11 and 12. Students are able to take advantage of dual certification through TAFE link subjects in some areas of the curriculum, catering for their abilities and aspirations. A number of school-based traineeships and apprenticeships is offered. The French Immersion Program is well established. A full-time and a part-time Guidance Officer for advice on courses, careers and personal matters are attached to the school.
Opening in 1974 the school has had an ongoing building programme. It incorporates conventional and flexible teaching spaces as well as some very modern specialist areas. The comprehensive computer programme for all year levels has seen the establishment of twelve Computer Centres within the school. The large Assembly Hall is used for a range of school activities. The school has extensive sporting facilities, including a gym, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor basketball and volleyball courts. Well maintained ovals cater for the full range of outdoor sports.
