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Search for a sport, instrument, subject or worry to see which Brisbane schools people mention it at, and what they said. Tick up to three schools to compare them.
21 schools where people talk about “anxiety” and bullying and friendships.
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.
Mt St Michael's College
Girls · Catholic · Ashgrove
- Fees $15,657 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 870
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 9% of 11 reviews · 1.9× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 9% Brisbane 5%
Of 1 comment: 1 raises concerns
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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
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 4 people mention related words.
Comes up in 18% of 22 reviews · 3.7× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 18% Brisbane 5%
Of 4 comments: 2 speak well of it
Review Bullying and getting to school safely
…seriously, so bullying is never a big issue. As well as bullying, the school also takes mental health issues very seriously and the house deans/councillors are all very supportive and attentive to student concerns and problems. The Toowong area is also quite safe, as the surrounding areas are just… Read all
Overall, bullying rates at the school are quite low due to the large percentage of students being too busy focusing on their academics. However, in the instances when bullying does occur the school has a really good system of house deans/councillors which takes bullying very seriously, and works fast to mitigate the situation. The system that the school employs takes the students concerns very seriously, so bullying is never a big issue. As well as bullying, the school also takes mental health issues very seriously and the house deans/councillors are all very supportive and attentive to student concerns and problems. The Toowong area is also quite safe, as the surrounding areas are just suburban houses. Unless you are crossing illegally on moggil road, the school is not located near any suspicious people/areas and is generally really safe.
3 more review mentions. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for competitive-entry state schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.
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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; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 8% of 12 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 8% Brisbane 5%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
1 more review mention 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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Co-ed · State · Chermside West
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,241
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 20% of 10 reviews · 4.1× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 20% Brisbane 5%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 1 raises concerns
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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 · 1.8× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 9% Brisbane 5%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
Review Bullying and the social scene
…school’s pastoral care system means there are year coordinators who keep an eye on student wellbeing. Socially, our child has had a positive experience, made good friends, and feels safe and included. Read all
The school has clear anti-bullying policies and runs regular programs to promote inclusion and respect. From our experience, staff take bullying seriously and incidents are handled promptly. The school’s pastoral care system means there are year coordinators who keep an eye on student wellbeing. Socially, our child has had a positive experience, made good friends, and feels safe and included.
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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 (5%)
This school 7% Brisbane 5%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 1 raises concerns
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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 · 2.7× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 13% Brisbane 5%
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Girls · Catholic · Indooroopilly
- Fees $15,092 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport GBC, CaSSSA
- Median ATAR 82.82 (2025)source
- Students 953
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 33% of 3 reviews · 6.8× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 33% Brisbane 5%
Of 2 comments: 1 raises concerns
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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 · 4.1× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 20% Brisbane 5%
Of 2 comments: 2 raise concerns
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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 (5%)
This school 7% Brisbane 5%
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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
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 3% of 36 reviews · below the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 3% Brisbane 5%
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Co-ed · Independent · Enoggera
- Fees $19,900 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive)
- Students 924
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.
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Girls · Catholic · Nundah
- Fees $7,304 a year (2026, Year 12, first child)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 625
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
1 of 1 review so far mentions it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 1 comment: 1 raises concerns
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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
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 5% of 19 reviews · about the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 5% Brisbane 5%
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Co-ed · State · Wavell Heights
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,527
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 4.1× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 20% Brisbane 5%
Review Bullying and getting to school safely
Bullying was an issue at times in the school, especially in the lower grades, but the school made efforts to address it through anti-bullying campaigns, counseling support, and encouraging students to speak up. Teachers were generally responsive when incidents were reported, although not every situation was resolved perfectly.
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 · 2.9× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 14% Brisbane 5%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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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.
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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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 (5%)
This school 0% Brisbane 5%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · Catholic · Augustine Heights
- Fees $6,558 a year (2026, Years 10-12, eldest child)
- Sport SECA
- Students 1,587
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 25% of 4 reviews · 5.1× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 25% Brisbane 5%
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Girls · Independent · Ascot
- Fees $33,216 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive)
- Sport QGSSSA
- Median ATAR 93.05 (2025)source
- Students 1,402
- Boarding (girls only)
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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Co-ed · State · Stretton
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,601
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
1 of 1 review so far mentions it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
Review Balancing academics and wellbeing
Yes I think the school does. They have many policies on stopping bullying and showing respect to everyone, no matter grade or gender or what. My son has built a respectable character over the years and I attribute some of it to his schooling.
Reviews come from parents and former students whose link to the school we've checked. Open Day Reflections come from our recordings at 2026 open days. Words in [brackets] were unclear, and […] marks a skipped part. They reflect the school's own voice, so read them alongside the reviews. How reviews work