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17 schools where people talk about “coding” and phones, laptops and ai.
Also counting related words: programming, robotics, digital technolog, computer science. Schools where “coding” 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.
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
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 9% of 22 reviews · 2.9× the Brisbane average (3%)
This school 9% Brisbane 3%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Girls · Catholic · Coorparoo
- Fees $17,002 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 1,097
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
0 of 1 review so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
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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 evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 0% of 15 reviews · Brisbane average (3%)
This school 0% Brisbane 3%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · State · Aspley
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,248
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 33% of 3 reviews · 11× the Brisbane average (3%)
This school 33% Brisbane 3%
Review Subject range and curiosity
There were a fair few of subjects i think. I know we did not offer all of them, as i know people in uni who did engineering and study of religion and philosophy which were not offered. But yeah it's not like they didn't offer subject electives. Just mainly the basic ones like food studies and coding.
Genesis Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Bray Park
- Fees $11,390 a year (2026, Year 12 first student)
- Students 1,614
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 14% of 7 reviews · 4.6× the Brisbane average (3%)
This school 14% Brisbane 3%
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Co-ed · State · Kedron
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,739
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 17% of 6 reviews · 5.4× the Brisbane average (3%)
This school 17% Brisbane 3%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
Review What had the biggest impact
…experience is no doubt the teachers I had. Two of them helped to ignite my passion for media and coding. The classes that were taught were not just reading power point presentations but had practical aspects that allowed us to interact with equipment. In these two classes it was hard to get bored and… Read all
The biggest impact on my school experience is no doubt the teachers I had. Two of them helped to ignite my passion for media and coding. The classes that were taught were not just reading power point presentations but had practical aspects that allowed us to interact with equipment. In these two classes it was hard to get bored and I always looked forward to the days where I had these classes.
Somerville House
Girls · Independent · South Brisbane
- Fees $31,872 a year (2026, Years 7-12 compulsory total, all-inclusive)
- Sport QGSSSA
- Median ATAR 91.6 (2025)source
- Students 1,387
- Boarding (girls only)
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 6.5× the Brisbane average (3%)
This school 20% Brisbane 3%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · State · Wavell Heights
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,527
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 6.5× the Brisbane average (3%)
This school 20% Brisbane 3%
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Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Mansfield
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,978
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 3 people mention related words.
Comes up in 11% of 28 reviews · 3.5× the Brisbane average (3%)
This school 11% Brisbane 3%
Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 1 raises concerns
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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 “coding” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 0% of 4 reviews · Brisbane average (3%)
This school 0% Brisbane 3%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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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
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 11% of 19 reviews · 3.4× the Brisbane average (3%)
This school 11% Brisbane 3%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Girls · Catholic · Toowong
- Fees $28,010 a year (2026, Years 11-12, all-inclusive)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 840
- Boarding (girls only)
Thin evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
0 of 1 review so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
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Co-ed · State · Wynnum West
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 881
Thin evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 33% of 3 reviews · 11× the Brisbane average (3%)
This school 33% Brisbane 3%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
Review What had the biggest impact
I was very lucky to be a part of the stem program and academic excellence program which actually gave me a major confidence boost as it made me feel far more capable of achieving higher results and exploring new things, another aspect of highschool that shaped my experience and actually pushed me towards… Read all
I was very lucky to be a part of the stem program and academic excellence program which actually gave me a major confidence boost as it made me feel far more capable of achieving higher results and exploring new things, another aspect of highschool that shaped my experience and actually pushed me towards my current degree was taking part in a an ai for good hackathon, and due to the hands on approach from teachers I had many other opportunities arise from this such as going to Sydney to host our own Microsoft hackathon, I believe that I wouldn’t have been given this opportunity at many other schools
Canterbury College
Co-ed · Independent · Waterford
- Fees $16,544 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport TAS
- Median ATAR 91.4 (2025)source
- Students 1,547
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 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 “coding” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 4% of 23 reviews · about the Brisbane average (3%)
This school 4% Brisbane 3%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
Review Compared with other schools
Indooroopilly integrates technology well but could improve: Interactive whiteboards and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies enhance learning. The Q parents app is nice although more training for parents on digital tools and upgrading Wi-Fi infrastructure Would be recommended.
Mt Maria College
Co-ed · Catholic · Mitchelton
- Fees $9,805 a year (2026, Years 10-12, first student)
- Sport SECA
- Students 1,167
Thin evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
0 of 1 review so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
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Girls · Catholic · Ipswich
- Fees $7,275 a year (2026, Years 11-12, first student)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 772
Thin evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 6.5× the Brisbane average (3%)
This school 20% Brisbane 3%
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