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  1. 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 evidence25 separate reviews mention it, out of 36.

    Comes up in 69% of 36 reviews · about the Brisbane average (86%)

    This school 69% Brisbane 86%

    Of 29 comments: 3 speak well of it · 1 mixed · 3 raise concerns

    Review The surrounding area and safety

    There are some major roads around school but they all have traffic lights to cross safely at, I believe also sometimes catching trains and buses from southbank could be tricky for students trying to get home as it was always very busy.

    mk · Parent, child finished Year 12 · written 2025
    1 more from Brisbane State High School

    Review Bullying and getting to school safely

    Bullying wasn’t a major issue for me personally, but like any large school, it did exist in some form. The school had clear policies in place and encouraged students to report issues, though how effective it was could depend on the situation. I generally felt safe getting to and from school — it’s in a busy area with lots of foot traffic and public transport options. That said, there were a few busy roads nearby, so crossing safely was important, and the school often reminded students to be cautious.

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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