In 1960, a year after the celebrations of the Centenary of Queensland, LJ Hooker announced POG that it was to create "a major satellite residential development covering 1,295 hectares and a bridge linking ... the new development with the western suburbs of Brisbane".

[citation needed] The school has a catchment area limited to the Centenary suburbs and Sinnamon Park.

[citation needed] The nickname for sports teams representing Centenary SHS became "Crocodiles" in 2002, and has been used since.

Sports played at Centenary include: Rugby league, Rugby union, Soccer, Volleyball, Netball, Basketball, Australian rules football, Field Hockey, Tennis, Badminton, Chess, Swimming, Athletics, Cross country, Gaelic Football, Table Tennis, Softball, Orienteering, Cricket, and Ultimate Disc.

Students who participate in "Back Stage Crew" have been given the opportunity to help set up live performances, gaining experience in the field of technical production.