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42 schools where people talk about “anxiety” and academic pressure and results.
Also counting related words: anxious, mental health, wellbeing, counsell. Schools where “anxiety” itself comes up are listed first.
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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.
Mt St Michael's College
Girls · Catholic · Ashgrove
- Fees $15,657 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 870
Some evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 36% of 11 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (21%)
This school 36% Brisbane 21%
Of 6 comments: 2 speak well of it · 2 raise concerns
6 more review mentions. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for independent and Catholic schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.
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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
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 33% of 3 reviews · 1.6× the Brisbane average (21%)
This school 33% Brisbane 21%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
1 more review mention and 1 more Open Day Reflection. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for independent and Catholic schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.
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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
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 8 people mention related words.
Comes up in 22% of 36 reviews · about the Brisbane average (21%)
This school 22% Brisbane 21%
Of 8 comments: 2 speak well of it
Review Balancing academics and wellbeing
I believe they focus very heavily on academics which can sometimes be a detriment to students mental health and well being, but there were support networks in place like guidance conscellors and such as school.
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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 evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 7 people mention related words.
Comes up in 50% of 12 reviews · 2.3× the Brisbane average (21%)
This school 50% Brisbane 21%
Of 7 comments: 5 speak well of it
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Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,910
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 6 people mention related words.
Comes up in 26% of 23 reviews · about the Brisbane average (21%)
This school 26% Brisbane 21%
Of 6 comments: 4 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Review Balancing academics and wellbeing
…Humanities. However, some students report stress during exam periods, suggesting room for enhanced mental health support Read all
Indooroopilly State High School effectively balances academic rigor with student well-being and character development. The school offers programs like **Peer Support** and **Respectful Relationships** to foster qualities such as empathy and integrity. For example, annual community service initiatives (e.g., fundraising for local charities) encourage generosity. Teachers often integrate "life lessons" into subjects, such as discussing ethical dilemmas in Humanities. However, some students report stress during exam periods, suggesting room for enhanced mental health support
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Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Toowong
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Median ATAR 94.75 (2025)source
- Students 1,370
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 6 people mention related words.
Comes up in 27% of 22 reviews · about the Brisbane average (21%)
This school 27% Brisbane 21%
Of 6 comments: 2 speak well of it
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Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Mansfield
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,978
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 6 people mention related words.
Comes up in 21% of 28 reviews · about the Brisbane average (21%)
This school 21% Brisbane 21%
Of 6 comments: 2 speak well of it · 2 raise concerns
Review Balancing academics and wellbeing
I think that the school does an okay job, as they do provide counselling for students who are struggling with mental although the councillors do seem to have little to no effect, as previous students have said they are useless and don’t help at all.
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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 evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 5 people mention related words.
Comes up in 42% of 12 reviews · 1.9× the Brisbane average (21%)
This school 42% Brisbane 21%
Of 5 comments: 4 speak well of it
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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 evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 4 people mention related words.
Comes up in 27% of 15 reviews · about the Brisbane average (21%)
This school 27% Brisbane 21%
Of 4 comments: 3 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 evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 4 people mention related words.
Comes up in 80% of 5 reviews · 3.7× the Brisbane average (21%)
This school 80% Brisbane 21%
Of 4 comments: 3 speak well of it
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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
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 3 people mention related words.
Comes up in 38% of 8 reviews · 1.8× the Brisbane average (21%)
This school 38% Brisbane 21%
Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · State · Cleveland
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,415
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 3 people mention related words.
Comes up in 33% of 9 reviews · 1.6× the Brisbane average (21%)
This school 33% Brisbane 21%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
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