In their words
Diversity and inclusion at Brisbane high schools: what families say
252 comments about diversity and inclusion 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.
Mansfield State High School
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Mansfield · No tuition fees
17 comments · 10 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Mansfield State High School →“…The coach was extremely supportive and the team was extremely inclusive.”
St Peters Lutheran College
Co-ed · Independent · Indooroopilly · $26,786 a year
16 comments · 11 speak well of it
Read what people said at St Peters Lutheran College →“I think the school does a really good job of opening [us up] to different…”
Indooroopilly State High School
Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly · No tuition fees
15 comments · 10 speak well of it
Read what people said at Indooroopilly State High 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.”
Brisbane State High School
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · South Brisbane · No tuition fees
14 comments · 12 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Brisbane State High School →“…The school has a strong reputation, great facilities, and a diverse student community.”
St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace)
Boys · Catholic · Spring Hill · $26,439 a year
12 comments · 5 speak well of it · 2 raise concerns
Read what people said at St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace) →“There's a pretty diverse range of people at Terrace.…”
Corinda State High School
Co-ed · State · Corinda · No tuition fees
10 comments · 7 speak well of it
Read what people said at Corinda State High School →“…Overall, the school worked to promote inclusivity and a sense of community.”
Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Toowong · No tuition fees
10 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology →“…Furthermore, diversity is really big in QA, so there is a huge emphasise on sharing cultures and celebrating differences, which I really enjoyed.”
Kelvin Grove State College
Co-ed · State · Kelvin Grove · No tuition fees
9 comments · 6 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Kelvin Grove State College →“…Quite ridiculous I don’t think the school should be able to take my children’s belongings like that, especially that early in the morning.”
All Hallows' School
Girls · Catholic · Fortitude Valley · $23,485 a year
8 comments · 5 speak well of it
Read what people said at All Hallows' School →“They had talks about respect and kindness, like during Respect and Pride Day in 2024,…”
Brisbane Grammar School
Boys · Independent · Spring Hill · $37,960 a year
7 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at Brisbane Grammar School →“Like […] 300 students all the same together at lunch […] [you] don't know where…”
Craigslea State High School
Co-ed · State · Chermside West · No tuition fees
7 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at Craigslea State High School →“raigslea offered a wide range of subject choices that allowed students to explore diverse interests, from sciences and humanities to arts, languages, and vocational education.”
St James College
Co-ed · Catholic · Spring Hill · $10,500 a year
7 comments · 3 speak well of it
Read what people said at St James College →“We are privileged to have 81 First Nations students and five staff […] Our commitment…”
Anglican Church Grammar School
Boys · Independent · East Brisbane · $36,232 a year
5 comments · 2 speak well of it
Read what people said at Anglican Church Grammar School →“All the boys were inclusive, there were very few times when people were excluded, there…”
Brigidine College
Girls · Catholic · Indooroopilly · $15,092 a year
5 comments · 4 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Brigidine College →“So it's very inclusive […] There's sporting teams, but there's different levels […] I feel…”
The Gap State High School
Co-ed · State · The Gap · No tuition fees
5 comments · 2 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at The Gap State High School →“Everyone was encouraging me and cheering me on, showing the culture of inclusivity within the…”
Whites Hill State College
Co-ed · State · Camp Hill · No tuition fees
5 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at Whites Hill State College →“…However, my school offered plenty of diverse arts and creative subjects that many students elected to study and pursue.”
Kenmore State High School
Co-ed · State · Kenmore · No tuition fees
4 comments · 2 speak well of it
Read what people said at Kenmore State High School →“My school was quite inclusive and welcoming, with a strong focus on diversity.”
Moreton Bay College
Girls · Independent · Manly West · $23,280 a year
4 comments · 3 speak well of it
Read what people said at Moreton Bay College →“I started at MBC in Year 6 […] On my first day, I didn't know…”
St Augustine's College
Co-ed · Catholic · Augustine Heights · $6,558 a year
4 comments · 2 speak well of it
Read what people said at St Augustine's College →“The community is very inclusive.…”
Ambrose Treacy College
Boys · Catholic · Indooroopilly · $19,618 a year
3 comments · 3 speak well of it
Read what people said at Ambrose Treacy College →“I'm aware that it wasn't quite as diverse as other schools, but also not being…”
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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 diversity and inclusion; 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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