In their words
Service and leadership at Brisbane high schools: what families say
238 comments about service and leadership 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.
All Hallows' School
Girls · Catholic · Fortitude Valley · $23,485 a year
23 comments · 21 speak well of it
Read what people said at All Hallows' School →“It’s known for fostering well-rounded students with leadership opportunities, service programs, and a supportive environment.…”
Anglican Church Grammar School
Boys · Independent · East Brisbane · $36,232 a year
12 comments · 8 speak well of it
Read what people said at Anglican Church Grammar School →“One of the most valuable lessons I've learned is the importance of servant leadership in…”
Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology
Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Toowong · No tuition fees
11 comments · 3 speak well of it
Read what people said at Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology →“…This meant that we were required to have creative hobbies (writing, art etc.), do activity (sports) and service (volunteering, charity work etc.) on top of school.”
Mount Alvernia College
Girls · Catholic · Kedron · $14,164 a year
9 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at Mount Alvernia College →“We have construction at the moment for this huge library […] My cohort was the…”
Craigslea State High School
Co-ed · State · Chermside West · No tuition fees
8 comments · 5 speak well of it
Read what people said at Craigslea State High School →“…Craigslea also encouraged values like honesty, perseverance, and integrity through leadership programs, group work, and community involvement, helping me grow both academically and personally”
Indooroopilly State High School
Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly · No tuition fees
8 comments · 5 speak well of it
Read what people said at Indooroopilly State High School →“…The school encouraged curiosity through science fairs, debating competitions, and community service projects.”
St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace)
Boys · Catholic · Spring Hill · $26,439 a year
8 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace) →“I'm new here as well […] the service learning blows me away.…”
Cannon Hill Anglican College
Co-ed · Independent · Cannon Hill · $21,456 a year
7 comments · 4 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Cannon Hill Anglican College →“I was a very enthusiastic member of the community and was music captain/ musician of…”
Northside Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Everton Park · $14,855 a year
7 comments · 4 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Northside Christian College →“The school is very safe even while being on a busy road, as the school…”
Brisbane Grammar School
Boys · Independent · Spring Hill · $37,960 a year
6 comments · 3 speak well of it
Read what people said at Brisbane Grammar School →“We do a lot here of outreach into the community as well.…”
Citipointe Christian College
Co-ed · Independent · Carindale · $16,164 a year
6 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at Citipointe Christian College →“I was very prepared as Citipointe taught me servant leadership, how to navigate mature situations,…”
Brisbane Boys' College
Boys · Independent · Toowong · $36,492 a year
5 comments · 1 speaks well of it
Read what people said at Brisbane Boys' College →“In Grade 10, one of the boys [in our group] was facing some [hard times],…”
Forest Lake State High School
Co-ed · State · Forest Lake · No tuition fees
5 comments · 2 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns
Read what people said at Forest Lake State High School →“…Many parents get to know each other through school events, volunteer opportunities, and informal gatherings, which helps create a sense of community.”
Hillbrook Anglican School
Co-ed · Independent · Enoggera · $19,900 a year
5 comments · 2 speak well of it
Read what people said at Hillbrook Anglican School →“[In Year 10] we send them out to the community.…”
Moreton Bay College
Girls · Independent · Manly West · $23,280 a year
5 comments · 3 speak well of it
Read what people said at Moreton Bay College →“On Friday we have [a house] service day, where we raise money for [each house's]…”
Padua College
Boys · Catholic · Kedron · $14,945 a year
5 comments · 1 speaks well of it
Read what people said at Padua College →“[In] 11 and 12 […] there's a requirement of 20 service hours per year […]…”
St Mary's College
Girls · Catholic · Ipswich · $7,275 a year
5 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at St Mary's College →“Our daughter has enjoyed the community service activities and a few of her teachers have…”
Iona College
Boys · Catholic · Lindum · $13,784 a year
4 comments · 2 speak well of it
Read what people said at Iona College →“When I think Iona should do something better, that's when the leadership team, like us…”
Lourdes Hill College
Girls · Catholic · Hawthorne · $16,000 a year
4 comments · 3 speak well of it
Read what people said at Lourdes Hill College →“Year 10 students came to us last year and wanted some information around women's health,…”
Moreton Bay Boys' College
Boys · Independent · Manly West · $18,792 a year
4 comments · 4 speak well of it
Read what people said at Moreton Bay Boys' College →“College captain at a bigger school is a completely different thing […] Here, I genuinely…”
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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 service and leadership; 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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