In their words
Music, drama and art at Brisbane high schools: what families say
918 comments about music, drama and art from verified reviews and 2026 Open Day Reflections, across more than 40 Brisbane schools. Here are the schools where people say most, with one thing someone said at each.
Brisbane State High School
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · South Brisbane · No tuition fees
54 comments · 20 speak well of it · 4 raise concerns
Read what people said at Brisbane State High School →“…It offers a lot of opportunities, both academically and through extracurricular activities like sport, music, and clubs.”
Indooroopilly State High School
Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly · No tuition fees
46 comments · 18 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Indooroopilly State High School →“The school generally meets or exceeds academic expectations, particularly in STEM and arts.”
St Peters Lutheran College
Co-ed · Independent · Indooroopilly · $26,786 a year
44 comments · 26 speak well of it
Read what people said at St Peters Lutheran College →“I think the school offers a very wide range of arts opportunities and gets students…”
Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Toowong · No tuition fees
39 comments · 14 speak well of it · 5 raise concerns
Read what people said at Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology →“Even though subjects like music and drama weren't an option, the school encouraged artistic expression through annual events such as the Battle of the Bands and Festival of Creativity, where students performed instrument…”
Queensland Academy for Creative Industries
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Kelvin Grove · No tuition fees
34 comments · 15 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Queensland Academy for Creative Industries →“They have so so many opportunities for the arts.”
St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace)
Boys · Catholic · Spring Hill · $26,439 a year
33 comments · 21 speak well of it · 1 mixed · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace) →“There were many opportunities to participate in the arts at Terrace I just was not…”
Northside Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Everton Park · $14,855 a year
29 comments · 10 speak well of it · 1 mixed · 2 raise concerns
Read what people said at Northside Christian College →“Some of the activities yes, however there is not a huge musical culture in terms…”
Cannon Hill Anglican College
Co-ed · Independent · Cannon Hill · $21,456 a year
24 comments · 11 speak well of it · 4 raise concerns
Read what people said at Cannon Hill Anglican College →“Excellent variety of visual art, drama, music etc… not many opportunities in film and media…”
Brisbane Grammar School
Boys · Independent · Spring Hill · $37,960 a year
22 comments · 11 speak well of it
Read what people said at Brisbane Grammar School →“My child did not but some of his friends participated in drama, they had good…”
Brisbane Boys' College
Boys · Independent · Toowong · $36,492 a year
21 comments · 9 speak well of it
Read what people said at Brisbane Boys' College →“Every kid picks up an instrument, regardless […] And then if you're good at it…”
Citipointe Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Carindale · $16,164 a year
19 comments · 11 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Citipointe Christian College →“There are a range of opportunities of arts programs for every age group, from subjects…”
San Sisto College
Girls · Catholic · Carina · $7,889 a year
18 comments · 8 speak well of it · 1 mixed · 4 raise concerns
Read what people said at San Sisto College →“It started to get bigger through my last years.…”
Craigslea State High School
Co-ed · State · Chermside West · No tuition fees
17 comments · 9 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Craigslea State High School →“…The school offered strong academic support, career guidance, and work experience opportunities that helped me plan for university and future goals.”
All Hallows' School
Girls · Catholic · Fortitude Valley · $23,485 a year
15 comments · 10 speak well of it
Read what people said at All Hallows' School →“Very inclusive and a great environment to be apart of.…”
Centenary State High School
Co-ed · State · Jindalee · No tuition fees
15 comments · 8 speak well of it
Read what people said at Centenary State High School →“The performance programs at the school were very good.”
St Rita's College
Girls · Catholic · Clayfield · $16,685 a year
14 comments · 10 speak well of it
Read what people said at St Rita's College →“Everyone was given a chance to participate but most of the time the same main…”
Wavell State High School
Co-ed · State · Wavell Heights · No tuition fees
14 comments · 7 speak well of it
Read what people said at Wavell State High School →“…Their guidance helped me build confidence, especially during challenging times.”
Anglican Church Grammar School
Boys · Independent · East Brisbane · $36,232 a year
12 comments · 6 speak well of it · 1 mixed
Read what people said at Anglican Church Grammar School →“My son is not an artist by any stretch of the imagination.…”
Genesis Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Bray Park · $11,390 a year
10 comments · 6 speak well of it
Read what people said at Genesis Christian College →“Many opportunities…”
Mount Alvernia College
Girls · Catholic · Kedron · $14,164 a year
10 comments · 5 speak well of it
Read what people said at Mount Alvernia College →“[The Franciscan instrumental program] is connected with all three schools, and you get a really…”
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Each comment is an answer in a published review (parents and former students, who show us proof of their link to the school) or an Open Day Reflection: what the school's own principals, teachers and students told visitors at 2026 open days. “Speaks well” and “raises concerns” are worked out by software, sentence by sentence, from the parts about music, drama and art; it's right most of the time but not always, so read what people said. Schools are listed by how much people say about it. It isn't a ranking of how good a school is, and some comments need a free account or Full Access. How reviews work
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