In their words
Which schools suit what your child loves?
Search for a sport, instrument, subject or worry to see which Brisbane schools people mention it at, and what they said. Tick up to three schools to compare them.
12 schools where people talk about “anxiety” and rules, discipline and vaping.
Also counting related words: anxious, mental health, wellbeing, counsell. Schools where “anxiety” itself comes up are listed first.
Order:Best matchMost talked aboutLowest feesA to Z
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.
Brisbane Grammar School
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; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 8% of 12 reviews · 4.2× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 8% Brisbane 2%
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.
Get Full AccessSign inWestside Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Goodna
- Fees $11,724 a year (2026, Year 12, first child, all-in)
- Students 1,319
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
0 of 1 review so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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.
Get Full AccessSign inBrisbane State High School
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
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 3% of 36 reviews · about the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 3% Brisbane 2%
1 more review mention. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for competitive-entry state schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.
Get Full AccessSign inCorinda State High School
Co-ed · State · Corinda
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,123
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 8% of 13 reviews · 3.9× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 8% Brisbane 2%
Review School culture
My school’s culture was most definitely strict. Despite it being a public school, our principal had enforced private school-like rules that I found impacted the wellbeing of students.
Hillbrook Anglican School
Co-ed · Independent · Enoggera
- Fees $19,900 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive)
- Students 924
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.
1 more review mention. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for independent and Catholic schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.
Get Full AccessSign inKenmore State High School
Co-ed · State · Kenmore
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,982
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 25% of 4 reviews · 13× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 25% Brisbane 2%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
Review School culture
there were strict policies and counseling services to address conflicts. Most students felt safe and supported.
Mansfield State High School
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Mansfield
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,978
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 4% of 28 reviews · 1.8× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 4% Brisbane 2%
Of 1 comment: 1 raises concerns
1 more review mention. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for competitive-entry state schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.
Get Full AccessSign inNorthside Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Everton Park
- Fees $14,855 a year (2026, Year 12, first child, all-in)
- Students 1,258
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 7% of 15 reviews · 3.4× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 7% Brisbane 2%
1 more review mention. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for independent and Catholic schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.
Get Full AccessSign inRedeemer Lutheran College
Co-ed · Independent · Rochedale
- Fees $17,450 a year (2026, Years 8-12)
- Sport GBC
- Students 1,215
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 33% of 3 reviews · 17× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 33% Brisbane 2%
1 more review mention. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for independent and Catholic schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.
Get Full AccessSign inSan Sisto College
Girls · Catholic · Carina
- Fees $7,889 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 810
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 0% of 5 reviews · Brisbane average (2%)
This school 0% Brisbane 2%
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.
Get Full AccessSign inSt Augustine's College
Co-ed · Catholic · Augustine Heights
- Fees $6,558 a year (2026, Years 10-12, eldest child)
- Sport SECA
- Students 1,587
Thin evidenceNobody here says “anxiety” itself; 1 person mentions related words.
Comes up in 25% of 4 reviews · 13× the Brisbane average (2%)
This school 25% Brisbane 2%
1 more review mention. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for independent and Catholic schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.
Get Full AccessSign inWest Moreton Anglican College
Co-ed · Independent · Karrabin
- Fees $16,936 a year (2026, Years 11-12 compulsory total, all-inclusive)
- Sport TAS
- Students 1,496
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
1 more review mention. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for independent and Catholic schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.
Get Full AccessSign in
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