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14 schools where people talk about “anxiety” and teachers and teaching.

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

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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
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 18% of 11 reviews · 7.6× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 18% Brisbane 2%
Of 2 comments: 1 raises concerns
- Review Former student: “…of going to school was incredibly hard to the point my anxiety was so high I was rubbing skin off the back of my hands.…”
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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 0% of 4 reviews · Brisbane average (2%)
This school 0% Brisbane 2%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Anglican Church Grammar School
Boys · Independent · East Brisbane
- Fees $36,232 a year (2026, Years 11-12)
- Sport GPS
- Median ATAR 90.85 (2025)source
- Students 1,895
- Boarding (boys only)
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 9% of 11 reviews · 3.8× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 9% Brisbane 2%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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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)
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 0% of 12 reviews · Brisbane average (2%)
This school 0% Brisbane 2%
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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
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 3% of 36 reviews · about the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 3% Brisbane 2%
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Corinda State High School
Co-ed · State · Corinda
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,123
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 8% of 13 reviews · 3.2× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 8% Brisbane 2%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Kelvin Grove State College
Co-ed · State · Kelvin Grove
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,646
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 5% of 19 reviews · 2.2× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 5% Brisbane 2%
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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 0% of 5 reviews · Brisbane average (2%)
This school 0% Brisbane 2%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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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 · 8.3× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 20% Brisbane 2%
Of 1 comment: 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.
2023 graduate · Former student, finished Year 12 in 2022–24 · written 2025The school overall Academic pressure and results
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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 · 14× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 33% Brisbane 2%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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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 20% of 5 reviews · 8.3× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 20% Brisbane 2%
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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
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 5% of 19 reviews · 2.2× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 5% Brisbane 2%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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The Gap State High School
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 · 5.2× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 13% Brisbane 2%
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Wavell State High School
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 · 8.3× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 20% Brisbane 2%
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.
Henry P. · Former student, finished Year 12 in 2022–24 · written 2025Bullying and friendships Getting there and safety
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