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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.
37 schools where people talk about “music” and sport.
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.
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 evidence9 separate reviews mention it, out of 19.
Comes up in 47% of 19 reviews · 4.8× the Brisbane average (10%)
This school 47% Brisbane 10%
Of 14 comments: 7 speak well of it
9 of 10 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
12 more review mentions and 2 more Open Day Reflections. 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 · 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
Strong evidence5 separate reviews mention it, out of 36.
Comes up in 14% of 36 reviews · about the Brisbane average (10%)
This school 14% Brisbane 10%
Of 6 comments: 4 speak well of it
8 of 14 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
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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Review Would you recommend it?
…lot of opportunities, both academically and through extracurricular activities like sport, music, and clubs. The school has a strong reputation, great facilities, and a diverse student community. It can be competitive and fast-paced, but if you’re motivated, it’s a great environment to grow in. Read all
Yes, I would recommend Brisbane State High School. It offers a lot of opportunities, both academically and through extracurricular activities like sport, music, and clubs. The school has a strong reputation, great facilities, and a diverse student community. It can be competitive and fast-paced, but if you’re motivated, it’s a great environment to grow in.
Review Experience of arts activities
My child was part of the orchestra, as well as studying drama for a few years. She really enjoyed the orchestra, but there definitely wasn't such a big focus on arts as there were sports.
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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 evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 11% of 18 reviews · about the Brisbane average (10%)
This school 11% Brisbane 10%
Of 4 comments: 1 speaks well of it
5 of 9 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
3 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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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 · about the Brisbane average (10%)
This school 13% Brisbane 10%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
2 of 9 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
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Co-ed · Independent · Rochedale
- Fees $17,450 a year (2026, Years 8-12)
- Sport GBC
- Students 1,215
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 67% of 3 reviews · 6.8× the Brisbane average (10%)
This school 67% Brisbane 10%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
2 of 3 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
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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
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 38% of 8 reviews · 3.8× the Brisbane average (10%)
This school 38% Brisbane 10%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
5 of 5 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
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Girls · Catholic · Kedron
- Fees $14,164 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Median ATAR 90.55 (2025)source
- Students 985
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
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 · Independent · Ascot
- Fees $33,216 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive)
- Sport QGSSSA
- Median ATAR 93.05 (2025)source
- Students 1,402
- Boarding (girls only)
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
0 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 · 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 evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 7% of 15 reviews · about the Brisbane average (10%)
This school 7% Brisbane 10%
Of 2 comments: 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 8% of 12 reviews · about the Brisbane average (10%)
This school 8% Brisbane 10%
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
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Co-ed · State · Cleveland
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,415
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 22% of 9 reviews · 2.3× the Brisbane average (10%)
This school 22% Brisbane 10%
Of 2 comments: 2 speak well of it
0 of 3 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
Review What had the biggest impact
The biggest impact came from the extracurricular opportunities, especially in sports and performing arts. The music and drama programs were well-supported, giving students the chance to develop their talents. Some teachers were incredibly supportive and made a real difference in students’ learning and… Read all
The biggest impact came from the extracurricular opportunities, especially in sports and performing arts. The music and drama programs were well-supported, giving students the chance to develop their talents. Some teachers were incredibly supportive and made a real difference in students’ learning and personal growth. On the negative side, large class sizes sometimes made it difficult to get individual attention.
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Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,910
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 4% of 23 reviews · below the Brisbane average (10%)
This school 4% Brisbane 10%
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
2 of 3 former students who listed their arts activities did Choir / Vocal Performance or Orchestra / Instrumental Music
Review What we like and dislike
…enrichment options. Diverse cultural environment that teaches respect and global awareness. Good music and sports programs. Modern facilities, especially the science labs and the new performing arts centre Dislikes: The school can feel quite large and sometimes a bit impersonal. Parking and drop-off… Read all
Likes: Dedicated teachers who go out of their way to support students. Strong academic focus with extension and enrichment options. Diverse cultural environment that teaches respect and global awareness. Good music and sports programs. Modern facilities, especially the science labs and the new performing arts centre Dislikes: The school can feel quite large and sometimes a bit impersonal. Parking and drop-off zones are often congested.
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Review The parent community
Indooroopilly SHS is a fairly large school, so the parent community isn’t especially close-knit overall. However, parents involved in specific programs (like music, sports teams or P&C) do get to know each other and form connections. There are regular concerts, information nights and events that give parents chances to meet.
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