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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
Strong evidence34 separate reviews mention it, out of 36.
Comes up in 94% of 36 reviews · 3.9× the Brisbane average (24%)
This school 94% Brisbane 24%
Of 42 comments: 6 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Review Preparing for entry
I got into Brisbane State High School through the local catchment area, so the main requirement was proving my residential address. There weren’t any tests or interviews involved for me. I just had to complete the standard enrolment paperwork and pay the associated enrolment fees. It was a fairly straightforward process since I met the residential criteria.
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Review Readiness for life after school
By the time I graduated, I felt academically prepared for university, especially in terms of writing and research skills. The school put a big focus on ATAR and uni pathways, so that side was well covered. However, I think there could’ve been more practical life skills taught — like budgeting, job interviews, or managing stress after school ends. It was a strong academic foundation, but real-world prep was a bit limited.
Review Why we chose this school
We already lived in the catchment zone, so it was an obvious choice, and Brisbane State High was well known for being a good school with valuable academic support and extracurriculars. I did think this school was worth the cost.
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