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47 schools where people talk about “drama” and subjects and senior pathways.
Also counting related words: theatre, musical, performing arts. Schools where “drama” 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.
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
Strong evidence6 separate reviews mention it, out of 19.
Comes up in 32% of 19 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (19%)
This school 32% Brisbane 19%
Of 10 comments: 6 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
2 of 10 former students who listed their arts activities did Drama / Theatre or Musical Theatre
9 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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Girls · Catholic · Carina
- Fees $7,889 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 810
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 60% of 5 reviews · 3.2× the Brisbane average (19%)
This school 60% Brisbane 19%
Of 6 comments: 3 speak well of it · 1 mixed · 1 raises concerns
3 of 4 former students who listed their arts activities did Drama / Theatre or Musical Theatre
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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Boys · Catholic · Spring Hill
- Fees $26,439 a year (2026, Years 7-12)
- Sport GPS
- Median ATAR 93.35 (2024)source
- Students 1,959
Strong evidence5 separate reviews mention it, out of 18.
Comes up in 28% of 18 reviews · about the Brisbane average (19%)
This school 28% Brisbane 19%
Of 6 comments: 5 speak well of it
4 of 9 former students who listed their arts activities did Drama / Theatre or Musical Theatre
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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Co-ed · Independent · Everton Park
- Fees $14,855 a year (2026, Year 12, first child, all-in)
- Students 1,258
Strong evidence5 separate reviews mention it, out of 15.
Comes up in 33% of 15 reviews · 1.8× the Brisbane average (19%)
This school 33% Brisbane 19%
Of 5 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 1 mixed
6 of 9 former students who listed their arts activities did Drama / Theatre or Musical Theatre
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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
Strong evidence6 separate reviews mention it, out of 22.
Comes up in 27% of 22 reviews · about the Brisbane average (19%)
This school 27% Brisbane 19%
Of 7 comments: 3 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
0 of 4 former students who listed their arts activities did Drama / Theatre or Musical Theatre
Review Chances to take part in the arts
Even though subjects like music and drama weren't an option, the school encouraged artistic expression through annual events such as the Battle of the Bands and Festival of Creativity, where students performed instrumental pieces, showcased their paintings etc. Due to a high number of applications, auditions… Read all
Even though subjects like music and drama weren't an option, the school encouraged artistic expression through annual events such as the Battle of the Bands and Festival of Creativity, where students performed instrumental pieces, showcased their paintings etc. Due to a high number of applications, auditions were usually required, but I don't know anyone who applied and didn't get accepted. I was part of a creative writing club, with sessions held every Friday afternoon. I, along with other members, wrote stories and shared ideas together over the course of one to two hours. The school provides opportunities to create and establish clubs if it has enough support, so this is another way that students can be involved in the arts.
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Review What had the biggest impact
…following term when their teacher left and a new one came in. Although my experience wasn't as dramatic, teachers were still incredibly important. While some teachers helped me understand the concept immediately, others like my chemistry teacher were confusing and I ended up having to resort to external… Read all
Teachers had a massive impact on the students, and it was obvious through the students' grades. For example, in Grade 10, one of the science classes had a much higher fail rate than the rest of the other classes for an exam. The difference? The teacher. I had friends from that class improve substantially the following term when their teacher left and a new one came in. Although my experience wasn't as dramatic, teachers were still incredibly important. While some teachers helped me understand the concept immediately, others like my chemistry teacher were confusing and I ended up having to resort to external tutoring to understand. It was also a shame that the school had a high staff turnover rate. I had three different English teachers in Grade 11 because they kept leaving. This was particularly frustrating as personal feedback (e.g. feedback on progress over different exams) is incredibly important in subjective subjects such as English. When new teachers come in, they know nothing about you or your knowledge as a student, and thus their feedback is limited and may not be as helpful as it could be.
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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 evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 33% of 9 reviews · 1.8× the Brisbane average (19%)
This school 33% Brisbane 19%
2 of 3 former students who listed their arts activities did Drama / Theatre or Musical Theatre
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Co-ed · State · Corinda
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,123
Some evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 31% of 13 reviews · 1.6× the Brisbane average (19%)
This school 31% Brisbane 19%
Of 4 comments: 2 speak well of it
2 of 4 former students who listed their arts activities did Drama / Theatre or Musical Theatre
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Co-ed · State · Chermside West
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,241
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 30% of 10 reviews · 1.6× the Brisbane average (19%)
This school 30% Brisbane 19%
Of 4 comments: 3 speak well of it
2 of 4 former students who listed their arts activities did Drama / Theatre or Musical Theatre
Review Year 12 subject choices
I chose business, design, drama, film ,english, and maths. I continued all these from grade 9 onwards but during grade 12 I had to drop from business to applied business as I was failing the class. Those 'lessons' were mostly just reading from the textbook and being expected to figure it out so I could… Read all
I chose business, design, drama, film ,english, and maths. I continued all these from grade 9 onwards but during grade 12 I had to drop from business to applied business as I was failing the class. Those 'lessons' were mostly just reading from the textbook and being expected to figure it out so I could never really engage with it. I do wish I had taken food studies instead and earned a hospitality certificate during my schooling which they did offer.
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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 evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 11% of 36 reviews · below the Brisbane average (19%)
This school 11% Brisbane 19%
Of 4 comments: 3 speak well of it
5 of 14 former students who listed their arts activities did Drama / Theatre or Musical Theatre
Review Subject range and curiosity
Yes, Brisbane State High offered a wide range of subject choices, from sciences and humanities to arts, music, and sport-focused electives. There were also a lot of extracurricular activities like debating, clubs, and representative sport, which helped students explore interests outside the classroom.… Read all
Yes, Brisbane State High offered a wide range of subject choices, from sciences and humanities to arts, music, and sport-focused electives. There were also a lot of extracurricular activities like debating, clubs, and representative sport, which helped students explore interests outside the classroom. Some subjects had hands-on projects or excursions, which made learning more engaging and went beyond just preparing for exams.
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Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,910
Some evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 17% of 23 reviews · about the Brisbane average (19%)
This school 17% Brisbane 19%
Of 4 comments: 1 speaks well of it
2 of 3 former students who listed their arts activities did Drama / Theatre or Musical Theatre
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Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Mansfield
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,978
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 11% of 28 reviews · below the Brisbane average (19%)
This school 11% Brisbane 19%
Of 4 comments: 2 speak well of it · 1 mixed
4 of 9 former students who listed their arts activities did Drama / Theatre or Musical Theatre
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Co-ed · State · Rochedale
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,498
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 67% of 3 reviews · 3.6× the Brisbane average (19%)
This school 67% Brisbane 19%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
Review Year 12 subject choices
General English, General Maths, Legal Studies, Ancient History, Drama, Music. I also did Philosophy through distance ed as an additional subject. I wish I could have done Modern History instead of Music, but there wasn't enough interest.
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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