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44 schools where people talk about fees and value.
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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 Grammar School
Boys · Independent · Spring Hill
- Fees $37,960 a year (2026, Years 7-12)
- Sport GPS
- Median ATAR 95 (2025)source
- Students 2,021
- Boarding (boys only)
Strong evidence5 separate reviews mention it, out of 12.
Comes up in 42% of 12 reviews · 2.3× the Brisbane average (18%)
This school 42% Brisbane 18%
Of 8 comments: 2 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
6 more review mentions and 2 more Open Day Reflections. Reviews and Open Day Reflections for independent and Catholic schools are part of Full Access: one $289 payment, no subscription.
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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 evidence9 separate reviews mention it, out of 36.
Comes up in 25% of 36 reviews · about the Brisbane average (18%)
This school 25% Brisbane 18%
Of 10 comments: 7 speak well of it
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… Read all
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 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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Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Toowong
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Median ATAR 94.75 (2025)source
- Students 1,370
Strong evidence7 separate reviews mention it, out of 22.
Comes up in 32% of 22 reviews · 1.8× the Brisbane average (18%)
This school 32% Brisbane 18%
Of 7 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · Independent · Cannon Hill
- Fees $21,456 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive single tuition fee)
- Sport TAS
- Students 1,364
Strong evidence6 separate reviews mention it, out of 15.
Comes up in 40% of 15 reviews · 2.2× the Brisbane average (18%)
This school 40% Brisbane 18%
Of 6 comments: 2 speak well of it · 2 raise concerns
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Girls · Catholic · Kedron
- Fees $14,164 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Median ATAR 90.55 (2025)source
- Students 985
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
0 of 1 review so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 2 comments: 1 speaks well of it
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Co-ed · Independent · Indooroopilly
- Fees $26,786 a year (2026, Years 10-12 day students)
- Sport QGSSSA (girls), AIC (boys)
- Median ATAR 90.5 (2025)source
- Students 2,302
- Boarding
Strong evidence5 separate reviews mention it, out of 19.
Comes up in 26% of 19 reviews · about the Brisbane average (18%)
This school 26% Brisbane 18%
Of 6 comments: 4 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
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Girls · Catholic · Coorparoo
- Fees $17,002 a year (2026, Year 12)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 1,097
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
0 of 1 review so far mention it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it
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Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 2,910
Some evidence4 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 17% of 23 reviews · about the Brisbane average (18%)
This school 17% Brisbane 18%
Of 4 comments: 3 speak well of it
Review Why we chose this school
We chose Indooroopilly State High School because of its strong academic reputation, diverse student community, and excellent extracurricular offerings, especially in music, STEM and language programs. We live within the catchment, so no major move was needed, but we did consider private options and decided… Read all
We chose Indooroopilly State High School because of its strong academic reputation, diverse student community, and excellent extracurricular offerings, especially in music, STEM and language programs. We live within the catchment, so no major move was needed, but we did consider private options and decided Indooroopilly SHS provided comparable quality without the high tuition fees. We absolutely feel the school is worth it given the quality of teaching, facilities and the wide range of opportunities available to students. It has met and, in many ways, exceeded our expectations.
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Girls · Catholic · Nundah
- Fees $7,304 a year (2026, Year 12, first child)
- Sport CaSSSA
- Students 625
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
1 of 1 review so far mentions it
Too few reviews to compare with other schools.
1 more review mention and 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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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 22% of 18 reviews · about the Brisbane average (18%)
This school 22% Brisbane 18%
Of 4 comments: 2 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
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Co-ed · State · Chermside West
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,241
Some evidence3 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 30% of 10 reviews · 1.7× the Brisbane average (18%)
This school 30% Brisbane 18%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Review Subject range and curiosity
There were a lot of trips and excursions for the science and language classes, things like snorkeling, visiting other countries, I believe there was even a skiing trip offered? And it encouraged you to take those classes so you could do all the exciting things. (They were very expensive though, thousands… Read all
There were a lot of trips and excursions for the science and language classes, things like snorkeling, visiting other countries, I believe there was even a skiing trip offered? And it encouraged you to take those classes so you could do all the exciting things. (They were very expensive though, thousands of dollars, so even if you took the class you might not have been able to go.)
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Co-ed · State · Forest Lake
- Fees No tuition fees (state school)
- Students 1,685
Some evidence2 people mention it. Worth reading what they said.
Comes up in 50% of 4 reviews · 2.8× the Brisbane average (18%)
This school 50% Brisbane 18%
Of 3 comments: 2 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Review Why we chose this school
I chose this school because of its strong academic reputation and its focus on both academics and emotional growth. To send my daughter here, we moved to Forest Lake and adjusted our budget to cover the higher tuition fees. While it’s been a financial stretch, I believe the value my daughter receives makes it worth the cost.
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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.
Review What we like and dislike
I really like the supportive community and how the school offers a lot of opportunities for growth, both academically and personally. The teachers are great, and my child has access to a variety of extracurriculars that help them thrive. The only downside is the extra fees for programs; it would be nice… Read all
I really like the supportive community and how the school offers a lot of opportunities for growth, both academically and personally. The teachers are great, and my child has access to a variety of extracurriculars that help them thrive. The only downside is the extra fees for programs; it would be nice if some were more affordable or included in the regular costs.
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