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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.
9 schools where people talk about “music” and who thrives here.
Also counting related words: band, orchestra, choir, instrumental, ensemble. Schools where “music” 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 Girls Grammar School
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
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 0% of 15 reviews · Brisbane average (1%)
This school 0% Brisbane 1%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
3 of 5 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
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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)
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 0% of 12 reviews · Brisbane average (1%)
This school 0% Brisbane 1%
3 of 4 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
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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
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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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
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 0% of 19 reviews · Brisbane average (1%)
This school 0% Brisbane 1%
9 of 10 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
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Boys · Catholic · Coorparoo
- Fees $17,607 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport AIC
- Students 1,555
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
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Girls · Catholic · Ashgrove
- Fees $15,657 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 870
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 9% of 11 reviews · 11× the Brisbane average (1%)
This school 9% Brisbane 1%
0 of 3 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
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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
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 6% of 18 reviews · 7.0× the Brisbane average (1%)
This school 6% Brisbane 1%
Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it
5 of 9 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
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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
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Co-ed · State · Jindalee
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,676
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 25× the Brisbane average (1%)
This school 20% Brisbane 1%
1 of 4 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
Review Chances to take part in the arts
…students to foster their talents, and was open to students for auditions and rehearsals. Musicians THRIVE at the school. Filmmakers and backstage crew get great creative opportunities. The dance program is gradually growing. Visual arts are also slowly getting the centenary name out to the community.… Read all
The performance plus programs was the avenue for students to foster their talents, and was open to students for auditions and rehearsals. Musicians THRIVE at the school. Filmmakers and backstage crew get great creative opportunities. The dance program is gradually growing. Visual arts are also slowly getting the centenary name out to the community. There is an even split of resources to each program, and students and staff work together to build up talents and repertoire.
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