Location and Physical Features Boonah State High School is located in south-east Queensland and is situated 40 kilometres from Ipswich. It services the community of Boonah and the Fassifern Valley and draws students from a large area ranging from Harrisville - Peak Crossing to the Queensland border ranges.
Many students travel by bus.
The community is primarily rural in nature although some residents commute to neighbouring localities for employment. The community is also very supportive of its schools and there is a keen sense of partnership in education matters. The 1998 enrolment of 539 was an increase of 14 on the previous year. The school began on premises located within the grounds of Boonah primary School and moved to its current location 1965. It is situated in spacious well kept grounds which provide excellent sporting facilities and room for an agricultural section.