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9 schools where people talk about “debating” and sport.

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. 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

    Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.

    Comes up in 8% of 36 reviews · 5.2× the Brisbane average (2%)

    This school 8% Brisbane 2%

    Of 3 comments: 3 speak 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.

    • Review Former student: “quality of debating coaches were hit or miss to be honest, depending on whether they were a student coach or a teacher…”
    • Review Parent: “child really enjoyed debating; it was very inclusive and everyone who trialled got into a team. My child was nervous at…”

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  2. 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)

    Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.

    Comes up in 0% of 4 reviews · Brisbane average (2%)

    This school 0% Brisbane 2%

    Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it

    • Open Day Reflection Year 9 student: “this building you've got your debating. You also [have] the eSports rooms […] it's more of an extracurricular activity […]…”
    • Open Day Reflection Current parent: “…this school because there's everything here […] You've got debating, you've got chess and all the kind of nerdy stuff, and…”

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  3. 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)

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

    Comes up in 9% of 11 reviews · 5.7× the Brisbane average (2%)

    This school 9% Brisbane 2%

    Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it

    0 of 10 former students who listed their sports played Debating

    • Open Day Reflection Student: “…extremely important here. And then you also have chess and debating […] [football and basketball are] going really”
    • Review Former student: “…to film studies. Beyond that, co-curriculars like debating, sports, and outdoor education trips encouraged us to…”

    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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  4. Centenary State High School

    Co-ed · State · Jindalee

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 1,676

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

    Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 13× the Brisbane average (2%)

    This school 20% Brisbane 2%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

    Review Would you recommend it?

    …competitions and are fighting their way through higher level comps. The school has an outstanding debating and public speaking endeavour. I have adjudicated and competed at the national level, and have placed in competitions by the english speaking union and U.N youth. Read all

    I would definitely recommend the school. I was the kind of student to do all kinds of extra curricular activities and the school had provided plenty of opportunities for all kinds of students. Their performance plus program and participation into CGEN competitions is a great creative outlet for arts students to develop their talents and gain exposure to industry and community. The school is also a regular sporting competitor at the state level, and has a competitive spirit that cannot be ignored across all sports programs. I was part of the basketball team, and have seen students excel in athletics, swimming, rugby, touch football and many more. The school has also welcomed a serious chess program, with mentors, a FIDE master, and chess teachers paving the way for students to get better at the game. Students have also regularly placed in district competitions and are fighting their way through higher level comps. The school has an outstanding debating and public speaking endeavour. I have adjudicated and competed at the national level, and have placed in competitions by the english speaking union and U.N youth.

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  5. St Aidan's Anglican Girls School

    Girls · Independent · Corinda

    • Fees $31,992 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive)
    • Sport QGSSSA
    • Median ATAR 94.95 (2025)source
    • Students 1,025

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

    Comes up in 25% of 4 reviews · 16× the Brisbane average (2%)

    This school 25% Brisbane 2%

    • Review Former student: “…sports. In my opinion they put no emphasis on clubs like debating or”

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

    Comes up in 0% of 18 reviews · Brisbane average (2%)

    This school 0% Brisbane 2%

    2 of 13 former students who listed their sports played Debating

    • Open Day Reflection Teacher: “…doesn't have to be sport. It [can be] music, it can be debating, there'll be chess, there'll be the service”

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  7. St Rita's College

    Girls · Catholic · Clayfield

    • Fees $16,685 a year (2026, Year 12, revised July 2026 schedule)
    • Sport CaSSSA
    • Students 1,222

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

    Comes up in 13% of 8 reviews · 7.8× the Brisbane average (2%)

    This school 13% Brisbane 2%

    0 of 6 former students who listed their sports played Debating

    • Review Former student: “mostly, there was clubs available like debating equestrian waterpolo netball higher achievement workshops and…”

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  8. Villanova College

    Boys · Catholic · Coorparoo

    • Fees $17,607 a year (2026, Year 12)
    • Sport AIC
    • Students 1,555

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

    • Open Day Reflection Student leader: “…[…] we do a bit of a rugby, football, chess, basketball, debating series, but it's also about just getting to know them […]…”

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  9. Whites Hill State College

    Co-ed · State · Camp Hill

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 895

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

    Comes up in 33% of 3 reviews · 21× the Brisbane average (2%)

    This school 33% Brisbane 2%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

    Review Would you recommend it?

    …The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and debate clubs, which provide a well-rounded education. My overall experience was very positive, as I felt supported and challenged to grow both academically and personally. Read all

    Yes, I would recommend this school to others. The academic quality is excellent, with a strong curriculum and dedicated teachers who are always willing to help students. The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and debate clubs, which provide a well-rounded education. My overall experience was very positive, as I felt supported and challenged to grow both academically and personally.

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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