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3 schools where people talk about “violin” and starting and settling in.
Also counting related words: strings, string program, orchestra, viola, cello. Schools where “violin” 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.
Brisbane South State Secondary College
Co-ed · State · Dutton Park
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,444
Thin evidenceNobody here says “violin” 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 raises concerns
Review Experience of arts activities
My child participated in the Strings Program in Year 7 but she decide to drop out in Year 8 because she can't keep up the commitment. It's more her own issue, not the lack of support. The school is not particularly strong in Arts, but still I think there are plenty of opportunities for students with talent or interest or persistence.
Ormiston College
Co-ed · Independent · Ormiston
- Fees $19,412 a year (2026, Years 7-12)
- Sport TAS
- Median ATAR 90.55 (2025)source
- Students 1,560
Thin evidenceNobody here says “violin” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 13% of 8 reviews · 21× the Brisbane average (1%)
This school 13% Brisbane 1%
Of 1 comment: 1 raises concerns
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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
Thin evidenceNobody here says “violin” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 5% of 19 reviews · 8.8× the Brisbane average (1%)
This school 5% Brisbane 1%
6 of 10 former students who listed their arts activities did Orchestra / Instrumental Music
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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