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14 schools where people talk about “coding” and enrolment and getting in.

Also counting related words: programming, robotics, digital technolog, computer science. Schools where “coding” 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. 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

    Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.

    Comes up in 0% of 15 reviews · Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 0% Brisbane 3%

    Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it

    • Open Day Reflection Year 11 student: “mainly building applications, websites, things like that […] JavaScript, Python […] SQL […] my teachers, they…”

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  2. 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 evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.

    Comes up in 5% of 22 reviews · 1.6× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 5% Brisbane 3%

    • Review Former student: “…in which I showcased my graphic design skills and computer coding skills in my”

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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 “coding” itself; 4 people mention related words.

    Comes up in 14% of 28 reviews · 5.1× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 14% Brisbane 3%

    Of 5 comments: 4 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns

    Review What had the biggest impact

    Great teachers and a motivating environment had the biggest impact on my school experience. Their support and dedication inspired my love for learning. Hands-on programs and real-world applications made education engaging. This experience taught me perseverance, the value of knowledge, and the importance of continuous self-improvement.

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  4. 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 “coding” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 3% of 36 reviews · about the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 3% Brisbane 3%

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  5. 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 “coding” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 5% of 19 reviews · 1.9× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 5% Brisbane 3%

    Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it

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  6. Brisbane Boys' College

    Boys · Independent · Toowong

    • Fees $36,492 a year (2026, Years 7-12)
    • Sport GPS
    • Median ATAR 90.05 (2025)source
    • Students 1,314
    • Boarding (boys only)

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

    Comes up in 8% of 12 reviews · 3.0× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 8% Brisbane 3%

    Of 1 comment: 1 mixed

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  7. Brisbane South State Secondary College

    Co-ed · State · Dutton Park

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 1,444

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “coding” 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 raises concerns

    Review Expectations versus reality

    The school met my academic expectations. There were talks about the new school should be similar standard as Brisbane State high but I never expect it to be, since its students are mostly from the catchment. Only small proportion of students are through the selective entry program.

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  8. Forest Lake State High School

    Co-ed · State · Forest Lake

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

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

    Comes up in 25% of 4 reviews · 8.9× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 25% Brisbane 3%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

    Review Why we chose this school

    I chose this school because it offers a solid education and helps my child grow in every way. I moved into the catchment area and paid for extra programs to make sure they got the best experience. It’s definitely worth the cost, as my child is getting a great education and opportunities for the future.

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  9. Glenala State High School

    Co-ed · State · Inala

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 1,192

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

    1 of 1 review so far mentions it

    Too few reviews to compare with other schools.

    Review What had the biggest impact

    There were scholarship programs available and there were some extra classes available to learn more

    Jason N. · Former student, finished Year 12 in 2022–24 · written 2025The school overall
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  10. Indooroopilly State High School

    Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly

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

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

    Comes up in 4% of 23 reviews · 1.5× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 4% Brisbane 3%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

    Review Why we chose this school

    We chose Indooroopilly State High School because of its strong academic reputation, diverse student community, and excellent extracurricular offerings, especially in music, STEM and language programs. We live within the catchment, so no major move was needed, but we did consider private options and decided… Read all

    We chose Indooroopilly State High School because of its strong academic reputation, diverse student community, and excellent extracurricular offerings, especially in music, STEM and language programs. We live within the catchment, so no major move was needed, but we did consider private options and decided Indooroopilly SHS provided comparable quality without the high tuition fees. We absolutely feel the school is worth it given the quality of teaching, facilities and the wide range of opportunities available to students. It has met and, in many ways, exceeded our expectations.

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  11. Kelvin Grove State College

    Co-ed · State · Kelvin Grove

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 3,646

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

    Comes up in 5% of 19 reviews · 1.9× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 5% Brisbane 3%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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  12. Lourdes Hill College

    Girls · Catholic · Hawthorne

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

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

    Comes up in 0% of 5 reviews · Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 0% Brisbane 3%

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  13. 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 “coding” 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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  14. 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 “coding” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 6% of 18 reviews · 2.0× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 6% Brisbane 3%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

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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