[3] Wavell State High School opened on 27 January 1959 under the leadership of the founding Principal, C.E.

Many Australians served under his command during the early period of World War II; mostly in North Africa, Greece, Crete and Syria.

[4] In 2018 many of the original buildings received State Government Heritage Listing due to their cultural and historical significance.

[5] In early 2021, Jeff Major, the school's 8th and longest serving principal, announced he was going on extended leave to finalise his retirement plans.

[6] Wavell State High School's four sporting houses, Alamein, Burma, Keren and Tobruk, are named in reference to places and battles associated with Earl Wavell: The school is known for producing many rugby league footballers that have played in the NRL.