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3 schools where people talk about “debating” and academic pressure and results.

Also counting related words: debate, public speaking. Schools where “debating” 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. Cannon Hill Anglican College

    Co-ed · Independent · Cannon Hill

    • Fees $21,456 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive single tuition fee)
    • Sport TAS
    • Students 1,364

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

    Comes up in 7% of 15 reviews · 11× the Brisbane average (1%)

    This school 7% Brisbane 1%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

    2 of 9 former students who listed their sports played Debating

    1 more review mention. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for independent and Catholic schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.

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

    Comes up in 9% of 11 reviews · 15× the Brisbane average (1%)

    This school 9% Brisbane 1%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

    0 of 10 former students who listed their sports played Debating

    • Review Former student: “…participating in extracurricular programs, like debating, boosted my confidence. However, the pressure to excel…”

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

    Comes up in 3% of 36 reviews · 4.7× the Brisbane average (1%)

    This school 3% Brisbane 1%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

    2 of 17 former students who listed their sports played Debating

    Review Subject range and curiosity

    …music, and sport-focused electives. There were also a lot of extracurricular activities like debating, clubs, and representative sport, which helped students explore interests outside the classroom. Some subjects had hands-on projects or excursions, which made learning more engaging and went beyond just… Read all

    Yes, Brisbane State High offered a wide range of subject choices, from sciences and humanities to arts, music, and sport-focused electives. There were also a lot of extracurricular activities like debating, clubs, and representative sport, which helped students explore interests outside the classroom. Some subjects had hands-on projects or excursions, which made learning more engaging and went beyond just preparing for exams.

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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