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51 schools where people talk about “tutoring” and academic pressure and results.
Also counting related words: tutor, homework club, extra help, study support. Schools where “tutoring” 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Toowong
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Median ATAR 94.75 (2025)source
- Students 1,370
Strong evidence6 separate reviews mention it, out of 22.
Comes up in 27% of 22 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (16%)
This school 27% Brisbane 16%
Of 9 comments: 3 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Review Preparing for entry
I did not do any specific preparation solely for the entrance exam. However, in the years leading up to the exam, I took tutoring classes including both private and public ones like Kumon. As the exam tested academic areas including writing and mathematics skills, I would say tutoring was especially helpful.
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Review What had the biggest impact
Teachers had a massive impact on the students, and it was obvious through the students' grades. For example, in Grade 10, one of the science classes had a much higher fail rate than the rest of the other classes for an exam. The difference? The teacher. I had friends from that class improve substantially the following term when their teacher left and a new one came in. Although my experience wasn't as dramatic, teachers were still incredibly important. While some teachers helped me understand the concept immediately, others like my chemistry teacher were confusing and I ended up having to resort to external tutoring to understand. It was also a shame that the school had a high staff turnover rate. I had three different English teachers in Grade 11 because they kept leaving. This was particularly frustrating as personal feedback (e.g. feedback on progress over different exams) is incredibly important in subjective subjects such as English. When new teachers come in, they know nothing about you or your knowledge as a student, and thus their feedback is limited and may not be as helpful as it could be.
Review Getting extra help
Very accessible. There are plenty of support systems SMT students had access to. Not only did they run peer tutoring sessions during lunchtime, but also students often visited teachers during the teacher-run tutorials during break times. Along with that teachers often host after school or before school classes to provide additional support to students. THe school also hires alumnis to share study tips, and even to teach students after school.
Review Preparing for entry
Although the entrance exam was a academic competitive selection process, the exams for QA are difficult to prepare and get tutoring for. As maths was my strong subject, I did not receive external help on that but rather just focused on refining my ability to write under short times. As for the interview, it was mainly for the school to get to know you as a student, and it is almost impossible to fail the interview stage.
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Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,910
Strong evidence7 separate reviews mention it, out of 23.
Comes up in 30% of 23 reviews · 1.9× the Brisbane average (16%)
This school 30% Brisbane 16%
Of 9 comments: 5 speak well of it
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Co-ed · State · Kelvin Grove
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,646
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 16% of 19 reviews · about the Brisbane average (16%)
This school 16% Brisbane 16%
Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it
Review Getting extra help
I think there was after school help on a few days with tutors from uni so they could get help from there, help from teachers honestly depends on how much they want to help because I know some teachers wouldn’t help outside of class time or say to study independently however if you had a good teacher… Read all
I think there was after school help on a few days with tutors from uni so they could get help from there, help from teachers honestly depends on how much they want to help because I know some teachers wouldn’t help outside of class time or say to study independently however if you had a good teacher sometimes they would start class 30mins early for anyone seeking extra help.
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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 evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 33% of 9 reviews · 2.1× the Brisbane average (16%)
This school 33% Brisbane 16%
Of 3 comments: 3 speak well of it
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Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Kelvin Grove
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 437
Some evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 40% of 5 reviews · 2.5× the Brisbane average (16%)
This school 40% Brisbane 16%
Of 5 comments: 2 speak well of it
Review Getting extra help
The teachers are really great for extra support. There is a list of alumni tutors that teachers send out, including me :). That are great at understanding the subject and the assessments. Teachers also are great at giving specific feedback to help students improve. They will often have workshops and… Read all
The teachers are really great for extra support. There is a list of alumni tutors that teachers send out, including me :). That are great at understanding the subject and the assessments. Teachers also are great at giving specific feedback to help students improve. They will often have workshops and study sessions towards exams and consultations around assignments periods. They are also very open to emailing with all your worries and questions.
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Review Subject range and curiosity
They had a good range of subjects and once I wanted to study something they didn't offer and they supported me to do this online. I changed my mind but they are very open at getting students to achieve their goals however they need learning to be. They have great support staff to discuss careers and… Read all
They had a good range of subjects and once I wanted to study something they didn't offer and they supported me to do this online. I changed my mind but they are very open at getting students to achieve their goals however they need learning to be. They have great support staff to discuss careers and goals which help students follow their passion and this is encouraged. They will help people find opportunities. They have intensives with universities to experience the course. For dance they had numerous guest choreographers to teach different styles and cultural dances to expand our horizons with dance.
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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 evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 17% of 18 reviews · about the Brisbane average (16%)
This school 17% Brisbane 16%
Of 4 comments: 2 speak well of it
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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 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, competitive entry · Mansfield
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,978
Some evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 14% of 28 reviews · about the Brisbane average (16%)
This school 14% Brisbane 16%
Of 4 comments: 2 speak well of it
Review Getting extra help
…extra support through after-school sessions, one-on-one guidance, and helpful resources. Peer tutoring and study groups also played a role in assisting students. The supportive environment made it easier to seek help and improve understanding. Read all
Teachers were generally accessible and willing to help students struggling in core subjects. They offered extra support through after-school sessions, one-on-one guidance, and helpful resources. Peer tutoring and study groups also played a role in assisting students. The supportive environment made it easier to seek help and improve understanding.
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Girls · Catholic · Ashgrove
- Fees $15,657 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 870
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 27% of 11 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (16%)
This school 27% Brisbane 16%
Of 4 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 1 mixed
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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)
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 27% of 11 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (16%)
This school 27% Brisbane 16%
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Boys · Independent · Spring Hill
- Fees $37,960 a year (2026, Years 7-12)
- Sport GPS
- Median ATAR 95 (2025)source
- Students 2,021
- Boarding (boys only)
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 8% of 12 reviews · below the Brisbane average (16%)
This school 8% Brisbane 16%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · Independent · Everton Park
- Fees $14,855 a year (2026, Year 12, first child, all-in)
- Students 1,258
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 20% of 15 reviews · about the Brisbane average (16%)
This school 20% Brisbane 16%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
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