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27 schools where people talk about “anxiety” and careers and life after school.
Also counting related words: anxious, mental health, wellbeing, counsell. Schools where “anxiety” 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.
St Peters Lutheran College
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
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 3 people mention related words.
Comes up in 11% of 19 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (6%)
This school 11% Brisbane 6%
Of 4 comments: 4 speak well of it
3 more review mentions 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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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; 3 people mention related words.
Comes up in 17% of 12 reviews · 2.7× the Brisbane average (6%)
This school 17% Brisbane 6%
Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it
2 more review mentions 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 · Mansfield
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,978
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 7% of 28 reviews · about the Brisbane average (6%)
This school 7% Brisbane 6%
Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 1 raises 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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Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,910
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 9% of 23 reviews · about the Brisbane average (6%)
This school 9% Brisbane 6%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
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Girls · Independent · Spring Hill
- Fees $34,088 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive)
- Sport QGSSSA
- Median ATAR 96.45 (2025)source
- Students 1,792
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 7% of 15 reviews · about the Brisbane average (6%)
This school 7% Brisbane 6%
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Co-ed · State · Forest Lake
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,685
Some evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 50% of 4 reviews · 8.2× the Brisbane average (6%)
This school 50% Brisbane 6%
Of 2 comments: 2 speak well of it
Review Balancing academics and wellbeing
…resources they need to succeed without feeling overwhelmed. They also place a strong emphasis on mental health, offering counseling services and promoting a healthy work-life balance for the students. Read all
In my opinion, the school does a great job of balancing academic rigor with the overall well-being of students. While the academics are challenging, the staff is very supportive, ensuring that students have the resources they need to succeed without feeling overwhelmed. They also place a strong emphasis on mental health, offering counseling services and promoting a healthy work-life balance for the students.
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Review Balancing academics and wellbeing
…academic rigor with student well-being. While academics are important, they also focus on mental health, emotional support, and creating a positive environment for students to thrive. It’s clear that they understand the importance of both strong academic performance and overall happiness. Read all
In my opinion, the school does a great job balancing academic rigor with student well-being. While academics are important, they also focus on mental health, emotional support, and creating a positive environment for students to thrive. It’s clear that they understand the importance of both strong academic performance and overall happiness.
Lourdes Hill College
Girls · Catholic · Hawthorne
- Fees $16,000 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 1,209
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 3.3× the Brisbane average (6%)
This school 20% Brisbane 6%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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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 “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 13% of 8 reviews · 2.0× the Brisbane average (6%)
This school 13% Brisbane 6%
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Boys · Catholic · Kedron
- Fees $14,945 a year (2026, Year 12, all-in)
- Sport AIC
- Students 1,588
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” 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 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Kelvin Grove
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 437
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 3.3× the Brisbane average (6%)
This school 20% Brisbane 6%
Review Readiness for life after school
…high school. Before we graduated, the school did make every student consult the guidance counsellor to see what our uni plans were and talk about pathways so I think it did help people feel somewhat prepared. Read all
Partaking in the IB, I think I felt very prepared. In my opinion, the workload I do at uni now is quite similar to the IB workload that I did during high school. Before we graduated, the school did make every student consult the guidance counsellor to see what our uni plans were and talk about pathways so I think it did help people feel somewhat prepared.
St Rita's College
Girls · Catholic · Clayfield
- Fees $16,685 a year (2026, Year 12, revised July 2026 schedule)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 1,222
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 13% of 8 reviews · 2.0× the Brisbane average (6%)
This school 13% Brisbane 6%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · Catholic · Sunnybank
- Fees $6,189 a year (2026, Years 11-12 single child)
- Sport SECA
- Students 1,171
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” 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 speaks well of it
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