For several decades, Townsville State High School sporting houses have been named after reefs local to the Queensland area. Below are our current Reef houses.
In 2025 in consultation with Reef Masters, School Leaders, students and teachers Town High has adopted new mascots for each reef. Students are encouraged to wear their Reef colours on Inter Reef Swimming Carnival days, Cross Country days and Inter Reef Athletics Carnival days. Reef bucket hats are also available for purchase from the school. This promotes fun, participation and most of all Reef spirit. A students Reef is indicated by their TAG group and if there is a specific Reef or TAG group that is preferred it is recommended that this be discussed at the enrolment interview.