A same-sex couple are overjoyed after James Fallon High School overturned a ban on their attendance at the school’s debutante ball.

Year 11 student Sami Burgess, 17, had hoped to take her partner Karlina Macartney, 21, to the event on September 19.

Karlina Macartney and Sami Burgess admire Sami’s dress ahead of the school debutante ball. Credit:Kylie Esler

Ms Burgess said she had sought permission from the principal, but was denied.

“She called me and said others will find it socially unacceptable,” she said.