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36 schools where people talk about “coding” and getting extra help.
Also counting related words: programming, robotics, digital technolog, computer science. Schools where “coding” 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.
Brisbane 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
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 6 people mention related words.
Comes up in 17% of 36 reviews · 1.6× the Brisbane average (11%)
This school 17% Brisbane 11%
Of 7 comments: 4 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 “coding” itself; 4 people mention related words.
Comes up in 17% of 23 reviews · 1.6× the Brisbane average (11%)
This school 17% Brisbane 11%
Of 4 comments: 3 speak well of it
Review Getting extra help
Teachers at my school were generally very accessible if you needed extra help. Most offered after-school tutoring sessions or were willing to meet during lunch breaks. For example, my Maths Methods teacher held weekly revision classes for anyone who was struggling, and there was also a peer mentoring… Read all
Teachers at my school were generally very accessible if you needed extra help. Most offered after-school tutoring sessions or were willing to meet during lunch breaks. For example, my Maths Methods teacher held weekly revision classes for anyone who was struggling, and there was also a peer mentoring program where older students helped younger ones.
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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
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 4 people mention related words.
Comes up in 21% of 19 reviews · 2.0× the Brisbane average (11%)
This school 21% Brisbane 11%
Of 4 comments: 2 speak well of it
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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 “coding” itself; 3 people mention related words.
Comes up in 25% of 12 reviews · 2.4× the Brisbane average (11%)
This school 25% Brisbane 11%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
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Co-ed · State · Chermside West
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,241
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 3 people mention related words.
Comes up in 30% of 10 reviews · 2.8× the Brisbane average (11%)
This school 30% Brisbane 11%
Of 3 comments: 3 speak well of it
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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 “coding” itself; 4 people mention related words.
Comes up in 18% of 22 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (11%)
This school 18% Brisbane 11%
Of 4 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 1 mixed
Review Would you recommend it?
QASMT is a school where the experience greatly depends on your character. It is fast-paced, competitive and highly academic-focused. If you thrive in these environments and are disciplined and self-motivated, I would highly recommend QA to you. Not only are you surrounded by like-minded students whose… Read all
QASMT is a school where the experience greatly depends on your character. It is fast-paced, competitive and highly academic-focused. If you thrive in these environments and are disciplined and self-motivated, I would highly recommend QA to you. Not only are you surrounded by like-minded students whose focus is all on achieving good grades, which in turn motivates you to work harder, but the school provides an abundance of academic-based opportunities such as clubs and events to increase your knowledge. On the other hand, if you tend to procrastinate or are not very disciplined, QASMT will likely be more harmful than good. It is incredibly easy to fall behind on studies due to the difficult nature of the IB program, and I, along with many others, were burnt out and sleep-deprived, particularly in the senior years. The IB program demands much more than the ATAR system- we have to write an extended essay, do philosophy (TOK) and undergo the CAS (creativity, activity, service) program on top of the six regular subjects. Additionally, the subjects offered at QA are much more restricting than other schools. Ultimately, whether I recommend QASMT depends on the person. If you work well under high pressure and can stay on top of your studies, then I would recommend it as it provides an environment where you can shine. On the other hand, it is incredibly demanding and stressful, so if you struggle with procrastination or do not care much for academics, then QASMT is not for you (and that's okay!).
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Review Something only students would know
…cultures and celebrating differences, which I really enjoyed. Extracurricular activities such as robotics are also very popular in QA, and students often spend their lunch times either attending the clubs for these activities, or involving themselves in clubs for service, or even beekeeping. The SMT… Read all
Some things unique to the school is that doing QA/IB is a lot different from ATAR curriculum, in that there is a lot of independent learning that needs to be done. Therefore, I would not recommend the school for students who struggles to understand concepts or work off/ search for their own online resources. Furthermore, diversity is really big in QA, so there is a huge emphasise on sharing cultures and celebrating differences, which I really enjoyed. Extracurricular activities such as robotics are also very popular in QA, and students often spend their lunch times either attending the clubs for these activities, or involving themselves in clubs for service, or even beekeeping. The SMT community is also very small and everyone basically knows eachother. Students are also very willing to help others.
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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
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 13% of 15 reviews · about the Brisbane average (11%)
This school 13% Brisbane 11%
Of 2 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 “coding” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 7% of 28 reviews · below the Brisbane average (11%)
This school 7% Brisbane 11%
Of 2 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 evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 40% of 5 reviews · 3.8× the Brisbane average (11%)
This school 40% Brisbane 11%
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Co-ed · State · Wavell Heights
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,527
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 40% of 5 reviews · 3.8× the Brisbane average (11%)
This school 40% Brisbane 11%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 1 mixed
Review Getting extra help
For a student struggling in a core subject, teachers were generally accessible and willing to help. Many offered extra lessons after school or during free periods, and they encouraged students to ask questions whenever they needed clarity. Some subjects also had peer tutoring programs or study groups… Read all
For a student struggling in a core subject, teachers were generally accessible and willing to help. Many offered extra lessons after school or during free periods, and they encouraged students to ask questions whenever they needed clarity. Some subjects also had peer tutoring programs or study groups where students could support one another.
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Co-ed · State · Manly
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,138
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 67% of 3 reviews · 6.3× the Brisbane average (11%)
This school 67% Brisbane 11%
Of 2 comments: 2 speak well of it
Review Getting extra help
The teachers and other support staff were extremely helpful, they offered a proud support program.
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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 evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 11% of 18 reviews · about the Brisbane average (11%)
This school 11% Brisbane 11%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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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