In their words
Parent community and communication at Brisbane high schools: what families say
300 comments about parent community and communication 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
19 comments · 1 speaks well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Brisbane State High School →“They would take on feedback from events, sometimes there were surveys to fill out, but I didn't notice any noticeable difference.”
Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Toowong · No tuition fees
18 comments · 7 speak well of it
Read what people said at Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology →“…Overall, my interactions with my teachers, and their willingness to always help, as well as their genuine passion for teaching has left a lasting impact on my view on ability to communicate my problems and seek help.”
Brisbane Grammar School
Boys · Independent · Spring Hill · $37,960 a year
17 comments · 11 speak well of it
Read what people said at Brisbane Grammar School →“There's always been link-up opportunities […] this year [my mum] joined all of these clubs…”
Indooroopilly State High School
Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly · No tuition fees
15 comments · 8 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Indooroopilly State High School →“…Emails and newsletters”
St Mary's College
Girls · Catholic · Ipswich · $7,275 a year
15 comments · 6 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at St Mary's College →“Lots of communication from the school via emails updating what the children are doing and…”
Brisbane Boys' College
Boys · Independent · Toowong · $36,492 a year
14 comments · 8 speak well of it
Read what people said at Brisbane Boys' College →“They were very engaged with parents.…”
Mansfield State High School
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Mansfield · No tuition fees
13 comments · 5 speak well of it
Read what people said at Mansfield State High School →“The school engages parents in many activities and listen to their suggestions quite well.”
Craigslea State High School
Co-ed · State · Chermside West · No tuition fees
11 comments · 4 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Craigslea State High School →“Craigslea engages well through regular communication and events.…”
Citipointe Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Carindale · $16,164 a year
10 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at Citipointe Christian College →“Communication is done via an online platform that everyone has access to.…”
All Hallows' School
Girls · Catholic · Fortitude Valley · $23,485 a year
9 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at All Hallows' School →“There are regular opportunities for parents to get involved in school activities—like the annual school…”
Cannon Hill Anglican College
Co-ed · Independent · Cannon Hill · $21,456 a year
9 comments · 5 speak well of it
Read what people said at Cannon Hill Anglican College →“The school has a decent number of students so some issues took longer to get…”
Northside Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Everton Park · $14,855 a year
9 comments · 2 speak well of it · 2 raise concerns
Read what people said at Northside Christian College →“As I have mentioned previously, there is often a lack of or poor communication between…”
St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace)
Boys · Catholic · Spring Hill · $26,439 a year
9 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace) →“We have a beautiful community of friends, and we've really [had that] from day one…”
Forest Lake State High School
Co-ed · State · Forest Lake · No tuition fees
8 comments · 4 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Forest Lake State High School →“The school has been fairly engaged with parents through regular newsletters, parent-teacher meetings, and school events, which keeps us in the loop.”
St Peters Lutheran College
Co-ed · Independent · Indooroopilly · $26,786 a year
8 comments · 3 speak well of it
Read what people said at St Peters Lutheran College →“Good.…”
Brisbane South State Secondary College
Co-ed · State · Dutton Park · No tuition fees
7 comments · 2 speak well of it
Read what people said at Brisbane South State Secondary College →“I believe there is a close-knit community and parents tend to know each other because the majority of students are from local families who lives in the catchment.”
Cleveland District State High School
Co-ed · State · Cleveland · No tuition fees
7 comments · 2 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Cleveland District State High School →“They do not even consider valid criticism from most parties and do whatever that they…”
Mt St Michael's College
Girls · Catholic · Ashgrove · $15,657 a year
7 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at Mt St Michael's College →“Very good.…”
Brisbane Girls Grammar School
Girls · Independent · Spring Hill · $34,088 a year
6 comments · 2 speak well of it
Read what people said at Brisbane Girls Grammar School →“Parents are usually involved in sports and open day.…”
Corinda State High School
Co-ed · State · Corinda · No tuition fees
6 comments
Read what people said at Corinda State High School →“The school engaged with parents reasonably well through events and meetings, but responses to queries or complaints could be quicker and more thorough.”
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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 parent community and communication; 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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