 Kirwan State High School is a nationally recognised school for its performances in Sport, and has run a range of "Sports Excellence" Programs which have been established for the past twelve years.In year 8, students are selected for the general Sports Excellence Program; then, in year 9, they progress to the sport-specific Excellence Programs in (Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Rugby league, Touch Football, Soccer, AFL and Volleyball).Kirwan has won 16 Queensland Championships in sports such as Soccer, Hockey, Indoor Cricket and Rugby League.