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42 schools where people talk about “coding” and teachers and teaching.
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- 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
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 7 people mention related words.
Comes up in 32% of 22 reviews · 2.5× the Brisbane average (13%)
This school 32% Brisbane 13%
Of 7 comments: 5 speak well of it · 1 mixed
Review What had the biggest impact
The school environment and constantly being surrounded by people that are also so hard-working and motivated definitely had the largest positive impact on me in terms of encouraging me to achieve my best. IB is an extremely academically demanding program, and as a result, my last final 2 years really… Read all
The school environment and constantly being surrounded by people that are also so hard-working and motivated definitely had the largest positive impact on me in terms of encouraging me to achieve my best. IB is an extremely academically demanding program, and as a result, my last final 2 years really tested my ability to time manage, balance my extracurriculars and work efficiently. These skills I feel have allowed me to find strengths and weaknesses in studying which was useful in university. Furthermore, as a result of school's emphasis on STEM, students at SMT often get the opportunity to join many university based programs, listen to specialists and attend seminars, all of which I know has inspired many students to pursue a career in STEM> Overall, my interactions with my teachers, and their willingness to always help, as well as their genuine passion for teaching has left a lasting impact on my view on ability to communicate my problems and seek help. I know the teachers at SMT has not only inspired but also challenged the students to always keep learning.
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Review School culture
As mentioned previously, QASMT is highly competitive and academics-focused. Students strive for good grades, and this culture is supported by the school itself in the way that award ceremonies are constantly held and students are praised for their achievements. QASMT prides itself in this, additionally… Read all
As mentioned previously, QASMT is highly competitive and academics-focused. Students strive for good grades, and this culture is supported by the school itself in the way that award ceremonies are constantly held and students are praised for their achievements. QASMT prides itself in this, additionally expecting students to maintain a high standard of dress and behaviour both in and out of the school with strict rules. Because of this, most students had the same mindset- do well and graduate with a high score. Although it was competitive, it was more the reason for students to band together and support one another. In a program like IB that's incredibly difficult, it was almost impossible for anyone to get through it alone- at least, that was my experience. I found that people were more than happy to help each other, sharing notes and teaching each other concepts. As the IB does not rely on a bell-curve grading system like the ATAR, this means that one person getting a high score does not make it harder for another person to do well. This is one thing that I appreciated- that we competed with ourselves to be constantly better rather than be in competition with others where people would ultimately be more selfish with resources etc. in order to do good.
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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; 5 people mention related words.
Comes up in 18% of 28 reviews · about the Brisbane average (13%)
This school 18% Brisbane 13%
Of 6 comments: 5 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Review What had the biggest impact
Great teachers and a motivating environment had the biggest impact on my school experience. Their support and dedication inspired my love for learning. Hands-on programs and real-world applications made education engaging. This experience taught me perseverance, the value of knowledge, and the importance of continuous self-improvement.
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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 “coding” itself; 3 people mention related words.
Comes up in 8% of 36 reviews · below the Brisbane average (13%)
This school 8% Brisbane 13%
Of 4 comments: 2 speak well of it · 1 mixed
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Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,910
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 3 people mention related words.
Comes up in 13% of 23 reviews · about the Brisbane average (13%)
This school 13% Brisbane 13%
Of 4 comments: 4 speak well of it
Review Expectations versus reality
The school generally meets or exceeds academic expectations, particularly in STEM and arts. For instance, the **Enhanced Learning Program (ELP)** challenges high-achievers with advanced coursework, while vocational education (VET) provides practical pathways. Some students note uneven teaching quality… Read all
The school generally meets or exceeds academic expectations, particularly in STEM and arts. For instance, the **Enhanced Learning Program (ELP)** challenges high-achievers with advanced coursework, while vocational education (VET) provides practical pathways. Some students note uneven teaching quality in elective subjects, but overall, the school’s strong NAPLAN and ATAR results reflect its academic commitment.
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Review Why we chose this school
We chose Indooroopilly State High School because of its strong academic reputation, diverse student community, and excellent extracurricular offerings, especially in music, STEM and language programs. We live within the catchment, so no major move was needed, but we did consider private options and decided… Read all
We chose Indooroopilly State High School because of its strong academic reputation, diverse student community, and excellent extracurricular offerings, especially in music, STEM and language programs. We live within the catchment, so no major move was needed, but we did consider private options and decided Indooroopilly SHS provided comparable quality without the high tuition fees. We absolutely feel the school is worth it given the quality of teaching, facilities and the wide range of opportunities available to students. It has met and, in many ways, exceeded our expectations.
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Girls · Catholic · Nundah
- Fees $7,304 a year (2026, Year 12, first child)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 625
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 2 people mention related words.
0 of 1 review so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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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 evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 3 people mention related words.
Comes up in 33% of 9 reviews · 2.6× the Brisbane average (13%)
This school 33% Brisbane 13%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak 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 evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 18% of 11 reviews · about the Brisbane average (13%)
This school 18% Brisbane 13%
Of 3 comments: 3 speak well of it
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Co-ed · State · Kelvin Grove
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,646
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 11% of 19 reviews · about the Brisbane average (13%)
This school 11% Brisbane 13%
Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Boys · Catholic · Kedron
- Fees $14,945 a year (2026, Year 12, all-in)
- Sport AIC
- Students 1,588
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 2 people mention related words.
1 of 2 reviews so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
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 · 3.2× the Brisbane average (13%)
This school 40% Brisbane 13%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
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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; 2 people mention related words.
Comes up in 11% of 19 reviews · about the Brisbane average (13%)
This school 11% Brisbane 13%
Of 3 comments: 3 speak well of it
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Co-ed · State · Wavell Heights
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,527
Some evidenceNobody here says “coding” itself; 3 people mention related words.
Comes up in 60% of 5 reviews · 4.8× the Brisbane average (13%)
This school 60% Brisbane 13%
Of 3 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 2 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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Review Would you recommend it?
I would recommend this school to students more interested in sports and arts rather than academics. There is a lack of attention towards the academic side of teaching, with some teachers teaching in more than one subject, sometimes with the subjects having no correlation to each other (e.g. drama & science).… Read all
I would recommend this school to students more interested in sports and arts rather than academics. There is a lack of attention towards the academic side of teaching, with some teachers teaching in more than one subject, sometimes with the subjects having no correlation to each other (e.g. drama & science). Not saying that the teachers or teaching faculty is bad, it could be better. The school is known for its excellence programs in sports like rugby and netball and in the arts like dance and drama, so go to wavell if that seems more your speed. The overall experience wasn't bad, but myself and my peers did experience bullying, racism, saw violence occur on campus and there was minimal help from administration to resolve these issues, therefore these things remained an issues for years.
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