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  1. Brisbane Bayside State College

    Co-ed · State · Wynnum West

    • Fees No tuition fees (state school)
    • Students 881

    Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.

    Comes up in 100% of 3 reviews · about the Brisbane average (100%)

    This school 100% Brisbane 100%

    Of 6 comments: 5 speak well of it · 1 mixed

    Review Would you recommend it?

    I would definitely recommend Brisbane bayside to others. Brisbane bayside is a smaller highschool which meant that there were far more opportunities for students such as sports, tutoring, extracurricular activities. Additionally there’s something for everyone, for example bayside offers stem programs academic excellence programs, sport extension programs. Although bayside has gotten a bad rep due to the area it is in there were never any issues for the students and overall it was a very good highschool experience for me.

    3 more from Brisbane Bayside State College

    Review What had the biggest impact

    I was very lucky to be a part of the stem program and academic excellence program which actually gave me a major confidence boost as it made me feel far more capable of achieving higher results and exploring new things, another aspect of highschool that shaped my experience and actually pushed me towards my current degree was taking part in a an ai for good hackathon, and due to the hands on approach from teachers I had many other opportunities arise from this such as going to Sydney to host our own Microsoft hackathon, I believe that I wouldn’t have been given this opportunity at many other schools

    Review Would you recommend it?

    I would recommend my school to others for a variety of reasons. The grounds are well maintained, and aren't often vandalised (a trait I find common amongst neighbouring schools). The teachers are very kind, supportive, and create an interactive environment that not only encourages education, but makes it fun.

    Review What had the biggest impact

    Definitely the teachers. The teachers have had a largely positive impact on me, as the memories created with my fellow peers due to my teachers contributions will never be forgotten.

    Rory P. · Former student, finished Year 12 in 2022–24 · written 2025

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