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8 schools where people talk about “debating” and subjects and senior pathways.

Also counting related words: debate, public speaking. Schools where “debating” 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.

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 · 5.7× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 9% Brisbane 2%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
0 of 10 former students who listed their sports played Debating
- Review Former student: “…to film studies. Beyond that, co-curriculars like debating, sports, and outdoor education trips encouraged us to…”
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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 evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 3% of 36 reviews · 1.8× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 3% Brisbane 2%
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.
James S · Former student, finished Year 12 in 2022–24 · written 2025Academic pressure and results Sport
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Indooroopilly State High School
Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,910
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 4% of 23 reviews · 2.7× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 4% Brisbane 2%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
0 of 5 former students who listed their sports played Debating
Review Subject range and curiosity
My school offered a solid range of subject choices, especially in the sciences and humanities, but I sometimes wished there were more options in the arts or technology fields. The school encouraged curiosity through science fairs, debating competitions, and community service projects.
DC · Former student, finished Year 12 in 2022–24 · written 2025Music, drama and art Camps, houses and school life
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MacGregor State High School
Co-ed · State · MacGregor
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,352
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%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
- Review Former student: “…opportunities to develop outside the classroom including debating, maths competitions, and many more. I don't think we…”
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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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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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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 evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 8% of 12 reviews · 5.2× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 8% Brisbane 2%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
1 of 7 former students who listed their sports played Debating
- Review Former student: “…extra curriculars such as public speaking and debating helps students hone many essential soft skills for the…”
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Ambrose Treacy College
Boys · Catholic · Indooroopilly
- Fees $19,618 a year (2026, Years 7-12)
- Sport GBC
- Students 1,238
Thin evidenceNobody here says “debating” 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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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