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7 schools where people talk about “tutoring” and enrolment and getting in.

Also counting related words: tutor, homework club, extra help, study support. Schools where “tutoring” 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.

  1. 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

    Strong evidence5 separate reviews mention it, out of 22.

    Comes up in 23% of 22 reviews · 8.7× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 23% Brisbane 3%

    Of 5 comments: 1 speaks well of it · 1 raises concerns

    Review Preparing for entry

    I did not do any specific preparation solely for the entrance exam. However, in the years leading up to the exam, I took tutoring classes including both private and public ones like Kumon. As the exam tested academic areas including writing and mathematics skills, I would say tutoring was especially helpful.

    1 more from Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology

    Review Preparing for entry

    …academic competitive selection process, the exams for QA are difficult to prepare and get tutoring for. As maths was my strong subject, I did not receive external help on that but rather just focused on refining my ability to write under short times. As for the interview, it was mainly for the school… Read all

    Although the entrance exam was a academic competitive selection process, the exams for QA are difficult to prepare and get tutoring for. As maths was my strong subject, I did not receive external help on that but rather just focused on refining my ability to write under short times. As for the interview, it was mainly for the school to get to know you as a student, and it is almost impossible to fail the interview stage.

    • Review Former student: “…offer to join the school was given. To prepare, a lot of tutoring was done through third party tutors and the selection…”
    • Review Former student: “participated in a lot of academic tutoring (maths, and english), and attended North Shore tutoring services prior to…”

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  2. 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 evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.

    Comes up in 11% of 36 reviews · 4.3× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 11% Brisbane 3%

    • Review Former student: “parents sent me to do extra tutoring (North Shore) and my mom tutored me at”
    • Review Former student: “Tutoring”

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  3. Queensland Academy for Creative Industries

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Kelvin Grove

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 437

    Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.

    Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 7.7× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 20% Brisbane 3%

    • Review Former student: “i got tutoring for the rigorous entrance exam as well as prepared an art portfolio to present it at the…”

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  4. Cannon Hill Anglican College

    Co-ed · Independent · Cannon Hill

    • Fees $21,456 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive single tuition fee)
    • Sport TAS
    • Students 1,364

    Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.

    Comes up in 7% of 15 reviews · 2.6× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 7% Brisbane 3%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

    • Review Parent: “…to manage it. When I told them she was in weekly external tutoring, they told us to keep it up, and the topic was never…”

    1 more review mention. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for independent and Catholic schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.

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  5. Anglican Church Grammar School

    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)

    Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.

    Comes up in 0% of 11 reviews · Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 0% Brisbane 3%

    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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  6. Carmel College

    Co-ed · Catholic · Thornlands

    • Fees $7,378 a year (2026, Years 10-12, eldest student)
    • Sport SECA
    • Students 1,241

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “tutoring” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    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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  7. Forest Lake State High School

    Co-ed · State · Forest Lake

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 1,685

    Thin evidenceNobody here says “tutoring” itself; 1 person mentions related words.

    Comes up in 25% of 4 reviews · 9.6× the Brisbane average (3%)

    This school 25% Brisbane 3%

    Of 1 comment: 1 speaks well of it

    Review Why we chose this school

    I chose this school because it offers a solid education and helps my child grow in every way. I moved into the catchment area and paid for extra programs to make sure they got the best experience. It’s definitely worth the cost, as my child is getting a great education and opportunities for the future.

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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