Academic Excellence


Our Academic Excellence Program is designed to identify, nurture, and challenge high-potential 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s through a rich and engaging curriculum. It provides tailored extension opportunities alongside a broad spectrum of academic competitions that encourage 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s to engage both independently and collaboratively.

At King’s, we are committed to cultivating a genuine love of learning that empowers 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s to pursue personal and academic excellence. By supporting individual learning pathways and fostering innovation, critical thinking, and teamwork, we equip 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s with the skills and mindset necessary to thrive both within the classroom and beyond.

Across all campuses, a diverse range of academic competitions is offered to meet the varied needs of our 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s. Each campus provides unique opportunities that align with 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s’ interests, strengths, and aspirations, promoting purposeful, enriching, and rewarding learning experiences.

Each semester, Honours Assemblies are held to recognise and celebrate 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s' achievements, showcasing their commitment and effort in both academic and extracurricular endeavours.

Academic Excellence Competitions

  • Da Vinci Decathlon
  • Kings Challenge Day - STEM Focused (Inter Campus competition)

Years 3-6 Academic Assessments

  • ICAS Assessments

Subject Specific Offerings

Each campus selects competitions tailored to the unique needs and interests of its 91ÖÆÆ¬³§s. These may include:

English Competitions

  • Junior Ethics Olympiad
  • Prime Ministers Spelling Bee
  • Readers Cup
  • Write a Book in a Day
  • QDU Debating
  • AB Public Speaking
  • Gold Coast Spelling Bee


Math Competitions

  • APSMO - Math Olympiad
  • Australian Mathematics Trust (CAT - Computational and Algorithmic Thinking & AMC- Australian Mathematics Competition)

Science Competitions

    • Griffith Science Competition