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36 schools where people talk about neurodiversity and learning differences.
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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.
Craigslea State High School
Co-ed · State · Chermside West
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,241
Strong evidence5 separate reviews mention it, out of 10.
Comes up in 50% of 10 reviews · 5.6× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 50% Brisbane 9%
Of 5 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 2 raise concerns
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Co-ed · Independent · Cannon Hill
- Fees $21,456 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive single tuition fee)
- Sport TAS
- Students 1,364
Some evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 27% of 15 reviews · 3.0× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 27% Brisbane 9%
Of 4 comments: 3 speak well of it
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Girls · Catholic · Fortitude Valley
- Fees $23,485 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Median ATAR 93.4 (2025)source
- Students 1,733
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 22% of 9 reviews · 2.5× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 22% Brisbane 9%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
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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 · 2.2× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 20% Brisbane 9%
Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 1 raises concerns
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Co-ed · Independent · Enoggera
- Fees $19,900 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive)
- Students 924
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
1 of 2 reviews so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,910
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 13% of 23 reviews · about the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 13% Brisbane 9%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
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Girls · Catholic · Ipswich
- Fees $7,275 a year (2026, Years 11-12, first student)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 772
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 60% of 5 reviews · 6.7× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 60% Brisbane 9%
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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)
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 17% of 12 reviews · 1.9× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 17% Brisbane 9%
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Co-ed · Catholic · Upper Mount Gravatt
- Fees $7,210 a year (2026, Year 12, eldest child)
- Sport SECA
- Students 1,219
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 40% of 5 reviews · 4.4× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 40% Brisbane 9%
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Co-ed · State · Forest Lake
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,685
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 50% of 4 reviews · 5.6× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 50% Brisbane 9%
Review Support for students who struggle
The school provides excellent support for students who struggle with reading, writing, or other academic challenges. There are dedicated learning support staff who offer one-on-one sessions and tailored resources to help students at their own pace. My daughter has benefited from this support, and I've… Read all
The school provides excellent support for students who struggle with reading, writing, or other academic challenges. There are dedicated learning support staff who offer one-on-one sessions and tailored resources to help students at their own pace. My daughter has benefited from this support, and I've seen noticeable improvements in her confidence and academic performance as a result.
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My academic expectations were that the school would provide a strong, challenging curriculum while also supporting my child's individual learning needs. The school has definitely met those expectations, offering rigorous programs and a variety of resources to help students succeed. It’s exceeded my expectations… Read all
My academic expectations were that the school would provide a strong, challenging curriculum while also supporting my child's individual learning needs. The school has definitely met those expectations, offering rigorous programs and a variety of resources to help students succeed. It’s exceeded my expectations in terms of personalized attention and the variety of subjects and extracurriculars available to my child.
Genesis Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Bray Park
- Fees $11,390 a year (2026, Year 12 first student)
- Students 1,614
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 29% of 7 reviews · 3.2× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 29% Brisbane 9%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Girls · Catholic · Hawthorne
- Fees $16,000 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 1,209
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 0% of 5 reviews · Brisbane average (9%)
This school 0% Brisbane 9%
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Girls · Catholic · Ashgrove
- Fees $15,657 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 870
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 18% of 11 reviews · 2.0× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 18% Brisbane 9%
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Boys · Catholic · Kedron
- Fees $14,945 a year (2026, Year 12, all-in)
- Sport AIC
- Students 1,588
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
0 of 2 reviews so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
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Girls · Catholic · Carina
- Fees $7,889 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 810
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 40% of 5 reviews · 4.4× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 40% Brisbane 9%
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Boys · Catholic · Spring Hill
- Fees $26,439 a year (2026, Years 7-12)
- Sport GPS
- Median ATAR 93.35 (2024)source
- Students 1,959
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 11% of 18 reviews · about the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 11% Brisbane 9%
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Girls · Independent · Ascot
- Fees $33,216 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive)
- Sport QGSSSA
- Median ATAR 93.05 (2025)source
- Students 1,402
- Boarding (girls only)
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
0 of 2 reviews so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Girls · Catholic · Clayfield
- Fees $16,685 a year (2026, Year 12, revised July 2026 schedule)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 1,222
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 25% of 8 reviews · 2.8× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 25% Brisbane 9%
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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 · about the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 9% Brisbane 9%
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Girls · Catholic · Indooroopilly
- Fees $15,092 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport GBC, CaSSSA
- Median ATAR 82.82 (2025)source
- Students 953
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 0% of 3 reviews · Brisbane average (9%)
This school 0% Brisbane 9%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · State · Dutton Park
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,444
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
1 of 2 reviews so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Review Support for students who struggle
It is very good! They have Learning Partners/Teacher Aides in most classes to help. They help my son frequently.
Carmel College
Co-ed · Catholic · Thornlands
- Fees $7,378 a year (2026, Years 10-12, eldest student)
- Sport SECA
- Students 1,241
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
1 of 2 reviews so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
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Co-ed · Independent · Carindale
- Fees $16,164 a year (2026, Years 10-12, all-inclusive)
- Sport ISC
- Median ATAR 88.15 (2025)source
- Students 1,764
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 13% of 8 reviews · about the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 13% Brisbane 9%
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Co-ed · State · Kelvin Grove
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,646
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 5% of 19 reviews · below the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 5% Brisbane 9%
Of 1 comment: 1 raises concerns
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Boys · Independent · Manly West
- Fees $18,792 a year (2026, Years 11-12)
- Sport ISC
- Median ATAR 80.8 (2025)source
- Students 496
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 0% of 8 reviews · Brisbane average (9%)
This school 0% Brisbane 9%
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Girls · Independent · Manly West
- Fees $23,280 a year (2026, Years 11-12)
- Sport QGSSSA
- Median ATAR 87.6 (2025)source
- Students 1,182
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
0 of 2 reviews so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
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Co-ed · Catholic · Mitchelton
- Fees $9,805 a year (2026, Years 10-12, first student)
- Sport SECA
- Students 1,167
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
0 of 1 review so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
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Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Kelvin Grove
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 437
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 2.2× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 20% Brisbane 9%
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Co-ed · Catholic · Spring Hill
- Fees $10,500 a year (2026, Years 7-12, first student)
- Students 914
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
0 of 1 review so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Boys · Catholic · South Brisbane
- Fees $15,665 a year (2026, Year 12, first son, all-in)
- Sport AIC
- Students 2,033
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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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 evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 5% of 19 reviews · below the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 5% Brisbane 9%
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Co-ed · State · Stretton
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,601
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
1 of 1 review so far mentions it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Review Support for students who struggle
The school has a lot of support systems. My son is lucky enough not to need any of them, but they have EAL/D help for English second language, and a referral process. The process can let students have different support like autism, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and speech difficulties.
Stuartholme School
Girls · Catholic · Toowong
- Fees $28,010 a year (2026, Years 11-12, all-inclusive)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 840
- Boarding (girls only)
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
0 of 1 review so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
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Co-ed · State · The Gap
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Median ATAR 86 (2024)source
- Students 1,700
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 13% of 8 reviews · about the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 13% Brisbane 9%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · Independent · Karrabin
- Fees $16,936 a year (2026, Years 11-12 compulsory total, all-inclusive)
- Sport TAS
- Students 1,496
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
1 of 2 reviews so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
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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 · 3.7× the Brisbane average (9%)
This school 33% Brisbane 9%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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