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Which schools suit what your child loves?

Search for a sport, instrument, subject or worry to see which Brisbane schools people mention it at, and what they said. Tick up to three schools to compare them.

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3 schools where people talk about “music” and parent community and communication.

Also counting related words: band, orchestra, choir, instrumental, ensemble. Schools where “music” 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. Indooroopilly State High School

    Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly

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

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

    Comes up in 9% of 23 reviews · 11× the Brisbane average (1%)

    This school 9% Brisbane 1%

    2 of 3 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music

    Review The parent community

    Indooroopilly SHS is a fairly large school, so the parent community isn’t especially close-knit overall. However, parents involved in specific programs (like music, sports teams or P&C) do get to know each other and form connections. There are regular concerts, information nights and events that give parents chances to meet.

    • Review Parent: “…and are solved super quickly and safely. Also they have a musical that parents and carers are welcome to”

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  2. 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 6% of 18 reviews · 7.0× the Brisbane average (1%)

    This school 6% Brisbane 1%

    5 of 9 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music

    • Review Parent: “…or participating in school functions like sports days or music performances. The school encourages parents to be active…”
    • Review Parent: “…social events, or school functions like sports days or music performances. The strong sense of school spirit extends to…”

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  3. Mansfield State High School

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Mansfield

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 3,978

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

    Comes up in 4% of 28 reviews · 4.5× the Brisbane average (1%)

    This school 4% Brisbane 1%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

    3 of 9 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music

    • Review Parent: “…of parents at the school that helps with the school music program. The school has a good music”

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

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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