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20 schools where people talk about “music” and careers and life after school.

Also counting related words: band, orchestra, choir, instrumental, ensemble. Schools where “music” 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 evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 11% of 19 reviews · 2.1× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 11% Brisbane 5%
9 of 10 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
- Review Former student: “…where it would take me. I knew i loved astronomy and music, and also the fact that I am a maths-science oriented…”
- Review Former student: “…the IB program. I felt ready to continue my interests in music and psychology and apply to college”
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St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace)
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 evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 11% of 18 reviews · 2.3× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 11% Brisbane 5%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
5 of 9 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
- Review Former student: “…school and was prepared for university by the excellent music”
- Review Parent: “…or participating in school functions like sports days or music performances. The school encourages parents to be active…”
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Northside Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Everton Park
- Fees $14,855 a year (2026, Year 12, first child, all-in)
- Students 1,258
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 13% of 15 reviews · 2.7× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 13% Brisbane 5%
Of 2 comments: 2 speak well of it
2 of 9 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
- Review Former student: “…what literature was in comparison to general english music - i LOVE music. i can sing and am learning to play bass so…”
- Review Former student: “general maths, PE, Music, Art, Modern History. I love the humanities focus I had in my senior year, especially…”
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Craigslea State High School
Co-ed · State · Chermside West
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,241
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 20% of 10 reviews · 4.1× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 20% Brisbane 5%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
3 of 4 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
- Review Former student: “…English, Maths methods, Biology, Chemistry, physics, and music. I chose these subjects because I was interested in…”
- Review Former student: “…The only change I would make is swapping Chemistry for Music (which is actually what I had on my preferences, but I…”
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Kelvin Grove State College
Co-ed · State · Kelvin Grove
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 3,646
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 11% of 19 reviews · 2.1× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 11% Brisbane 5%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
3 of 6 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
- Review Former student: “…english, math methods, biology, psychology, hpe and music. I chose them cause i wanted to do exercise physiology and…”
- Review Former student: “…to the diverse opportunities they offer, including sports, music and subject courses. Furthermore, they provide…”
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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 evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 6% of 36 reviews · about the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 6% Brisbane 5%
Of 2 comments: 2 speak well of it
8 of 14 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
- Review Former student: “Specialist Physics Engineering Literature Music Extension The maths, physics and engineering was for a STEM career.…”
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West 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 evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
1 of 2 reviews so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
- Review Former student: “music department had the greatest impact on me. In grade 12 I was part of 7 music ensembles including the orchestra,…”
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Victoria Point State High School
Co-ed · State · Victoria Point
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,135
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
1 of 2 reviews so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
Review Subject range and curiosity
yes there were so many subject choices. part of me wishes i had done hospitality instead of music but i loved doing music and my music teacher was so lovely. i remember every year we do a career expo and they have stalls in the hall for basically every subject and it was really fun to walk around and… Read all
yes there were so many subject choices. part of me wishes i had done hospitality instead of music but i loved doing music and my music teacher was so lovely. i remember every year we do a career expo and they have stalls in the hall for basically every subject and it was really fun to walk around and see what the subjects had displayed for everyone—like you could see what they were doing in robotics, science, media, etc. it was just really interesting to get to see inside of other subjects and interact with them
olivia L · Former student, finished Year 12 in 2022–24 · written 2025Subjects and senior pathways Music, drama and art
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MacGregor State High School
Co-ed · State · MacGregor
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,352
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 25% of 4 reviews · 5.1× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 25% Brisbane 5%
Review Year 12 subject choices
Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, General English, General Maths, Music. I love my subjects I chose accounting out of curiosity and potential career choice (which I am now pursuing), I did the sciences because I was interested and the experiments we did were interesting, did music bc i liked it because… Read all
Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, General English, General Maths, Music. I love my subjects I chose accounting out of curiosity and potential career choice (which I am now pursuing), I did the sciences because I was interested and the experiments we did were interesting, did music bc i liked it because we get to compose music/do performances for assessments and English and math were compulsory
Carmen · Former student, finished Year 12 in 2022–24 · written 2025Subjects and senior pathways Music, drama and art
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Redlands College
Co-ed · Independent · Wellington Point
- Fees $11,620 a year (2026, Years 10-12, incl. camps, excursions, music and sport programs)
- Sport ISC
- Median ATAR 84.5 (2025)source
- Students 1,517
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 25% of 4 reviews · 5.1× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 25% Brisbane 5%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
- Review Former student: “because there are many music lessons available for you to take and there are music performances frequently. Drama is…”
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Citipointe Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Carindale
- Fees $16,164 a year (2026, Years 10-12, all-inclusive)
- Sport ISC
- Median ATAR 88.15 (2025)source
- Students 1,764
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 13% of 8 reviews · 2.6× the Brisbane average (5%)
This school 13% Brisbane 5%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
5 of 5 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
- Review Former student: “such as dance troupes and musicals taught me how to collaborate, be creative, and teach others. This helped me…”
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Loreto College Coorparoo
Girls · Catholic · Coorparoo
- Fees $17,002 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 1,097
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
0 of 1 review so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
- Open Day Reflection Languages teacher: “…a fantastic job […] performing arts […] a really great music program […] There's a good sport program as well, so I…”
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