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46 schools where people talk about extension and gifted programs.
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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.
Brisbane South State Secondary College
Co-ed · State · Dutton Park
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,444
Some evidence5 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
2 of 2 reviews so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 6 comments: 1 speaks well of it
Review Experience of the sports program
They have an AFL Academy. They should have more sport teams though as there is not many.
2 more from Brisbane South State Secondary College
Review Why we chose this school
It’s a brand new school with great facilities and great reputation just after opening two years. My child passed the selective entry exam as out of catchment student and gained entry to its Biomedical and Science Academy. It's a state school so the cost is minimal. We are very happy with the school.
Review What we like and dislike
Things we like: New buildings with modern technology; Quality staff who really cares about students' growth; Inner city location with lots of transportation options; Biomedical and Science Academy in collaboration with with UQ; Great transition program for year 7 students where they stay in the same… Read all
Things we like: New buildings with modern technology; Quality staff who really cares about students' growth; Inner city location with lots of transportation options; Biomedical and Science Academy in collaboration with with UQ; Great transition program for year 7 students where they stay in the same classroom with the same teachers for the whole year, similar to primary school; While students have different selective classes from Year 9, they attend the same Learner-preneur class with the same cohort of students across years so the friends group formed in early years will be maintained; Meet and Greet events in term one to talk to each teacher individually; Student-led conference where the student presents to the parents about their growth over the year; Commercial kitchen and woodwork workshops where students learn practical life skills;
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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 evidence7 separate reviews mention it, out of 36.
Comes up in 19% of 36 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (12%)
This school 19% Brisbane 12%
Of 10 comments: 4 speak well of it
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Boys · Independent · Toowong
- Fees $36,492 a year (2026, Years 7-12)
- Sport GPS
- Median ATAR 90.05 (2025)source
- Students 1,314
- Boarding (boys only)
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 0% of 12 reviews · Brisbane average (12%)
This school 0% Brisbane 12%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
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Girls · Independent · Manly West
- Fees $23,280 a year (2026, Years 11-12)
- Sport QGSSSA
- Median ATAR 87.6 (2025)source
- Students 1,182
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
1 of 2 reviews so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 4 comments: 2 speak well of it
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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 evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 17% of 18 reviews · about the Brisbane average (12%)
This school 17% Brisbane 12%
Of 4 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,910
Strong evidence5 separate reviews mention it, out of 23.
Comes up in 22% of 23 reviews · 1.9× the Brisbane average (12%)
This school 22% Brisbane 12%
Of 5 comments: 2 speak well of it
Review What we like and dislike
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… 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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Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Toowong
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Median ATAR 94.75 (2025)source
- Students 1,370
Some evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 18% of 22 reviews · 1.6× the Brisbane average (12%)
This school 18% Brisbane 12%
Of 5 comments: 2 speak well of it
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Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Kelvin Grove
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 437
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 20% of 5 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (12%)
This school 20% Brisbane 12%
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Co-ed · State · Cleveland
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,415
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
Comes up in 11% of 9 reviews · about the Brisbane average (12%)
This school 11% Brisbane 12%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
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Co-ed · State · Chermside West
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,241
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 20% of 10 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (12%)
This school 20% Brisbane 12%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
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Co-ed · Independent · Bray Park
- Fees $11,390 a year (2026, Year 12 first student)
- Students 1,614
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 43% of 7 reviews · 3.7× the Brisbane average (12%)
This school 43% Brisbane 12%
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Girls · Catholic · Coorparoo
- Fees $17,002 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 1,097
Thin evidenceOnly one mention so far. Treat it as one person’s view.
0 of 1 review so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
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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