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27 schools where people talk about “anxiety” and careers and life after school.

Also counting related words: anxious, mental health, wellbeing, counsell. Schools where “anxiety” itself comes up are listed first.

Order:Best matchMost talked aboutLowest feesA to Z

How we work these numbers out
  • Order. “Best match” puts schools where your exact word comes up first. “Most talked about” uses the share of reviews that mention it. Neither is a ranking of how good a school is.
  • Comes up in X% of reviews is the share of the school's reviews that mention your search. The Brisbane average is the same share across all Brisbane schools.
  • Speak well, mixed or raise concerns is worked out by software, using only the sentences about your search. It's right most of the time but not always, so read what people said.
  • What students did comes from the sports and activities former students ticked in their review. We show it when at least 3 answered.
  • Evidence is strong when 5 or more of at least 10 reviews mention it, some when 2 or more people do, and thin when only one person does.
  • Facts such as fees, ATAR and enrolments come from each school's own documents. Fees cover different year levels at different schools, so compare carefully.
  • Open Day Reflections come from our visits to 2026 open days. They're useful, but they reflect the school's own voice.
  1. St Peters Lutheran College

    Co-ed · Independent · Indooroopilly

    • Fees $26,786 a year (2026, Years 10-12 day students)
    • Sport QGSSSA (girls), AIC (boys)
    • Median ATAR 90.5 (2025)source
    • Students 2,302
    • Boarding

    Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 3 people mention related words.

    Comes up in 11% of 19 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 11% Brisbane 6%

    Of 4 comments: 4 speak well of it

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  2. Brisbane Grammar School

    Boys · Independent · Spring Hill

    • Fees $37,960 a year (2026, Years 7-12)
    • Sport GPS
    • Median ATAR 95 (2025)source
    • Students 2,021
    • Boarding (boys only)

    Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 3 people mention related words.

    Comes up in 17% of 12 reviews · 2.7× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 17% Brisbane 6%

    Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it

    2 more review mentions and 1 more Open Day Reflection. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for independent and Catholic schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.

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  3. Mansfield State High School

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Mansfield

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 3,978

    Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 2 people mention related words.

    Comes up in 7% of 28 reviews · about the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 7% Brisbane 6%

    Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 1 raises concerns

    Review Balancing academics and wellbeing

    I think that the school does an okay job, as they do provide counselling for students who are struggling with mental although the councillors do seem to have little to no effect, as previous students have said they are useless and don’t help at all.

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  4. Indooroopilly State High School

    Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 2,910

    Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 2 people mention related words.

    Comes up in 9% of 23 reviews · about the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 9% Brisbane 6%

    Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it

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  5. Brisbane Girls Grammar School

    Girls · Independent · Spring Hill

    • Fees $34,088 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive)
    • Sport QGSSSA
    • Median ATAR 96.45 (2025)source
    • Students 1,792

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 7% of 15 reviews · about the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 7% Brisbane 6%

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  6. Forest Lake State High School

    Co-ed · State · Forest Lake

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 1,685

    Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 2 people mention related words.

    Comes up in 50% of 4 reviews · 8.2× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 50% Brisbane 6%

    Of 2 comments: 2 speak well of it

    Review Balancing academics and wellbeing

    …resources they need to succeed without feeling overwhelmed. They also place a strong emphasis on mental health, offering counseling services and promoting a healthy work-life balance for the students. Read all

    In my opinion, the school does a great job of balancing academic rigor with the overall well-being of students. While the academics are challenging, the staff is very supportive, ensuring that students have the resources they need to succeed without feeling overwhelmed. They also place a strong emphasis on mental health, offering counseling services and promoting a healthy work-life balance for the students.

    1 more from Forest Lake State High School

    Review Balancing academics and wellbeing

    …academic rigor with student well-being. While academics are important, they also focus on mental health, emotional support, and creating a positive environment for students to thrive. It’s clear that they understand the importance of both strong academic performance and overall happiness. Read all

    In my opinion, the school does a great job balancing academic rigor with student well-being. While academics are important, they also focus on mental health, emotional support, and creating a positive environment for students to thrive. It’s clear that they understand the importance of both strong academic performance and overall happiness.

  7. Lourdes Hill College

    Girls · Catholic · Hawthorne

    • Fees $16,000 a year (2026, Year 12)
    • Sport CaSSSA
    • Students 1,209

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 3.3× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 20% Brisbane 6%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  8. Ormiston College

    Co-ed · Independent · Ormiston

    • Fees $19,412 a year (2026, Years 7-12)
    • Sport TAS
    • Median ATAR 90.55 (2025)source
    • Students 1,560

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 13% of 8 reviews · 2.0× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 13% Brisbane 6%

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  9. Padua College

    Boys · Catholic · Kedron

    • Fees $14,945 a year (2026, Year 12, all-in)
    • Sport AIC
    • Students 1,588

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    1 of 2 reviews so far mention it

    Too few reviews to compare with other schools.

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  10. Queensland Academy for Creative Industries

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Kelvin Grove

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 437

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 3.3× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 20% Brisbane 6%

    Review Readiness for life after school

    …high school. Before we graduated, the school did make every student consult the guidance counsellor to see what our uni plans were and talk about pathways so I think it did help people feel somewhat prepared. Read all

    Partaking in the IB, I think I felt very prepared. In my opinion, the workload I do at uni now is quite similar to the IB workload that I did during high school. Before we graduated, the school did make every student consult the guidance counsellor to see what our uni plans were and talk about pathways so I think it did help people feel somewhat prepared.

  11. St Rita's College

    Girls · Catholic · Clayfield

    • Fees $16,685 a year (2026, Year 12, revised July 2026 schedule)
    • Sport CaSSSA
    • Students 1,222

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 13% of 8 reviews · 2.0× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 13% Brisbane 6%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  12. St Thomas More College

    Co-ed · Catholic · Sunnybank

    • Fees $6,189 a year (2026, Years 11-12 single child)
    • Sport SECA
    • Students 1,171

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    1 of 2 reviews so far mention it

    Too few reviews to compare with other schools.

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  13. West Moreton Anglican College

    Co-ed · Independent · Karrabin

    • Fees $16,936 a year (2026, Years 11-12 compulsory total, all-inclusive)
    • Sport TAS
    • Students 1,496

    Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 2 people mention related words.

    2 of 2 reviews so far mention it

    Too few reviews to compare with other schools.

    Of 2 comments: 2 speak well of it

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  14. Whites Hill State College

    Co-ed · State · Camp Hill

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 895

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 33% of 3 reviews · 5.5× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 33% Brisbane 6%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

    Review Readiness for life after school

    …talk about their life experiences and I learnt valuable lessons about financial and mental wellbeing and stress and work management. My teachers often felt a lot like mentors rather than unknown lecturers, and thanks to them, I graduated highschool with confidence, prepared for whatever came next. Read all

    I felt extremely prepared for life after highschool. Thanks to my teachers, I not only had the academic knowledge I needed to succeed at university and enter my desired career, but plenty of valuable life advice and practical knowledge that they imparted to me. There were many lunchtimes and lessons where my teachers would talk about their life experiences and I learnt valuable lessons about financial and mental wellbeing and stress and work management. My teachers often felt a lot like mentors rather than unknown lecturers, and thanks to them, I graduated highschool with confidence, prepared for whatever came next.

  15. All Hallows' School

    Girls · Catholic · Fortitude Valley

    • Fees $23,485 a year (2026, Year 12)
    • Sport CaSSSA
    • Median ATAR 93.4 (2025)source
    • Students 1,733

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 11% of 9 reviews · 1.8× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 11% Brisbane 6%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  16. Carmel College

    Co-ed · Catholic · Thornlands

    • Fees $7,378 a year (2026, Years 10-12, eldest student)
    • Sport SECA
    • Students 1,241

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    1 of 2 reviews so far mention it

    Too few reviews to compare with other schools.

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  17. Citipointe Christian College

    Co-ed · Independent · Carindale

    • Fees $16,164 a year (2026, Years 10-12, all-inclusive)
    • Sport ISC
    • Median ATAR 88.15 (2025)source
    • Students 1,764

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 13% of 8 reviews · 2.0× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 13% Brisbane 6%

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  18. Craigslea State High School

    Co-ed · State · Chermside West

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 1,241

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 10% of 10 reviews · 1.6× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 10% Brisbane 6%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  19. Genesis Christian College

    Co-ed · Independent · Bray Park

    • Fees $11,390 a year (2026, Year 12 first student)
    • Students 1,614

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 14% of 7 reviews · 2.3× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 14% Brisbane 6%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  20. Moreton Bay College

    Girls · Independent · Manly West

    • Fees $23,280 a year (2026, Years 11-12)
    • Sport QGSSSA
    • Median ATAR 87.6 (2025)source
    • Students 1,182

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    0 of 2 reviews so far mention it

    Too few reviews to compare with other schools.

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  21. Mount Alvernia College

    Girls · Catholic · Kedron

    • Fees $14,164 a year (2026, Year 12)
    • Sport CaSSSA
    • Median ATAR 90.55 (2025)source
    • Students 985

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    0 of 1 review so far mention it

    Too few reviews to compare with other schools.

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  22. Northside Christian College

    Co-ed · Independent · Everton Park

    • Fees $14,855 a year (2026, Year 12, first child, all-in)
    • Students 1,258

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 7% of 15 reviews · about the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 7% Brisbane 6%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  23. Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Toowong

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Median ATAR 94.75 (2025)source
    • Students 1,370

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 5% of 22 reviews · about the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 5% Brisbane 6%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  24. Rochedale State High School

    Co-ed · State · Rochedale

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 1,498

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 33% of 3 reviews · 5.5× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 33% Brisbane 6%

    Review Would you recommend it?

    …crowded closer to exam Weekes with only one teacher to share. However they do offer guidance counselling and career counselling to all senior students in order to make sure that they can maximise their studies. Yet I don’t think it is significant enough to be a reason to choose the school in particular. Read all

    I would not recommend because they do not offer all the senior subjects that other larger schools with more students who are interested in academia would have like engineering or literature. They have little academic support for senior students only having sessions once a week for tutorials in which also get crowded closer to exam Weekes with only one teacher to share. However they do offer guidance counselling and career counselling to all senior students in order to make sure that they can maximise their studies. Yet I don’t think it is significant enough to be a reason to choose the school in particular.

  25. St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace)

    Boys · Catholic · Spring Hill

    • Fees $26,439 a year (2026, Years 7-12)
    • Sport GPS
    • Median ATAR 93.35 (2024)source
    • Students 1,959

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 6% of 18 reviews · about the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 6% Brisbane 6%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  26. St Joseph's Nudgee College

    Boys · Catholic · Boondall

    • Fees $25,035 a year (2026, Year 12)
    • Sport GPS
    • Median ATAR 88.6 (2025)source
    • Students 1,720
    • Boarding (boys only)

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 25% of 4 reviews · 4.1× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 25% Brisbane 6%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  27. St Mary's College

    Girls · Catholic · Ipswich

    • Fees $7,275 a year (2026, Years 11-12, first student)
    • Sport CaSSSA
    • Students 772

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 3.3× the Brisbane average (6%)

    This school 20% Brisbane 6%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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