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15 schools where people talk about “anxiety” and music, drama and art.
Also counting related words: anxious, mental health, wellbeing, counsell. Schools where “anxiety” itself comes up are listed first.
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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.
Brisbane State High School
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · South Brisbane
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Sport GPS (boys), QGSSSA (girls)
- Median ATAR 94.4 (2025)source
- Students 3,569
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 4 people mention related words.
Comes up in 11% of 36 reviews · 2.8× the Brisbane average (4%)
This school 11% Brisbane 4%
Of 4 comments: 1 speaks well of it
Review Balancing academics and wellbeing
I believe they focus very heavily on academics which can sometimes be a detriment to students mental health and well being, but there were support networks in place like guidance conscellors and such as school.
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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 8% of 12 reviews · 2.1× the Brisbane average (4%)
This school 8% Brisbane 4%
Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,910
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 4% of 23 reviews · about the Brisbane average (4%)
This school 4% Brisbane 4%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
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Co-ed · State · Cleveland
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,415
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 22% of 9 reviews · 5.7× the Brisbane average (4%)
This school 22% Brisbane 4%
Of 2 comments: 2 speak well of it
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Co-ed · Independent · Everton Park
- Fees $14,855 a year (2026, Year 12, first child, all-in)
- Students 1,258
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 13% of 15 reviews · 3.4× the Brisbane average (4%)
This school 13% Brisbane 4%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Kelvin Grove
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 437
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 40% of 5 reviews · 10× the Brisbane average (4%)
This school 40% Brisbane 4%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
Review What had the biggest impact
…and what might help them. The dance program was very special to me, I was originally very anxious to perform but QACI nurtures and encourages you to express your creativity. Read all
I had so many amazing teachers that really went out of their way to make sure everyone had a good learning experience. They would volunteer their personal time to set up practice exam sessions and consultations. The teachers took time to notice the people in their class and what might help them. The dance program was very special to me, I was originally very anxious to perform but QACI nurtures and encourages you to express your creativity.
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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.
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
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 2 comments: 2 speak well of it
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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 · 2.8× the Brisbane average (4%)
This school 11% Brisbane 4%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · State · Forest Lake
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,685
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 25% of 4 reviews · 6.4× the Brisbane average (4%)
This school 25% Brisbane 4%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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.
Mansfield State High School
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Mansfield
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,978
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 4% of 28 reviews · about the Brisbane average (4%)
This school 4% Brisbane 4%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Girls · Catholic · Ashgrove
- Fees $15,657 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 870
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 9% of 11 reviews · 2.3× the Brisbane average (4%)
This school 9% Brisbane 4%
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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 (4%)
This school 5% Brisbane 4%
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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 · 8.5× the Brisbane average (4%)
This school 33% Brisbane 4%
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.
San Sisto College
Girls · Catholic · Carina
- Fees $7,889 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 810
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 0% of 5 reviews · Brisbane average (4%)
This school 0% Brisbane 4%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · State · The Gap
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Median ATAR 86 (2024)source
- Students 1,700
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 13% of 8 reviews · 3.2× the Brisbane average (4%)
This school 13% Brisbane 4%
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