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The 40 best-fitting schools where people talk about music, drama and art.

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  • Comments come from reviews by parents and former students, and from Open Day Reflections recorded at 2026 open days. Each one that mentions your priority counts once.
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  1. Queensland Academy for Creative Industries

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Kelvin Grove

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    34 comments · 15 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns

    “They have so so many opportunities for the arts.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 34 →
  2. St Peters Lutheran College

    Co-ed · Independent · Indooroopilly

    $26,786 a year (2026, Years 10-12 day students)

    Music, drama and art

    44 comments · 26 speak well of it

    Former student review: “I think the school offers a very wide range of arts opportunities and gets students…”

    Read all 44 →
  3. Centenary State High School

    Co-ed · State · Jindalee

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    15 comments · 8 speak well of it

    “The performance programs at the school were very good.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 15 →
  4. Redlands College

    Co-ed · Independent · Wellington Point

    $11,620 a year (2026, Years 10-12, incl. camps, excursions, music and sport programs)

    Music, drama and art

    7 comments · 5 speak well of it

    Former student review: “Amazing because there are many music lessons available for you to take and there are…”

    Read all 7 →
  5. St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace)

    Boys · Catholic · Spring Hill

    $26,439 a year (2026, Years 7-12)

    Music, drama and art

    33 comments · 21 speak well of it · 1 mixed · 1 raises concerns

    Former student review: “There were many opportunities to participate in the arts at Terrace I just was not…”

    Read all 33 →
  6. Genesis Christian College

    Co-ed · Independent · Bray Park

    $11,390 a year (2026, Year 12 first student)

    Music, drama and art

    10 comments · 6 speak well of it

    Former student review: “Many opportunities…”

    Read all 10 →
  7. Cavendish Road State High School

    Co-ed · State · Holland Park

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    8 comments · 5 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns

    “The school had a plethora or arts opportunities like musical theatre, instrumental music, choir, drama classes, visual art classes and displays, media arts classes and displays.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 8 →
  8. Redeemer Lutheran College

    Co-ed · Independent · Rochedale

    $17,450 a year (2026, Years 8-12)

    Music, drama and art

    9 comments · 5 speak well of it

    Former student review: “Music is very good.…”

    Read all 9 →
  9. San Sisto College

    Girls · Catholic · Carina

    $7,889 a year (2026, Year 12)

    Music, drama and art

    18 comments · 8 speak well of it · 1 mixed · 4 raise concerns

    Former student review: “It started to get bigger through my last years.…”

    Read all 18 →
  10. Citipointe Christian College

    Co-ed · Independent · Carindale

    $16,164 a year (2026, Years 10-12, all-inclusive)

    Music, drama and art

    19 comments · 11 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns

    Former student review: “There are a range of opportunities of arts programs for every age group, from subjects…”

    Read all 19 →
  11. St Rita's College

    Girls · Catholic · Clayfield

    $16,685 a year (2026, Year 12, revised July 2026 schedule)

    Music, drama and art

    14 comments · 10 speak well of it

    Former student review: “Everyone was given a chance to participate but most of the time the same main…”

    Read all 14 →
  12. St Mary's College

    Girls · Catholic · Ipswich

    $7,275 a year (2026, Years 11-12, first student)

    Music, drama and art

    9 comments · 7 speak well of it

    Parent review: “My child did the art subject and the school has many artistic based events such…”

    Read all 9 →
  13. Wavell State High School

    Co-ed · State · Wavell Heights

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    14 comments · 7 speak well of it

    “…Their guidance helped me build confidence, especially during challenging times.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 14 →
  14. Brisbane Grammar School

    Boys · Independent · Spring Hill

    $37,960 a year (2026, Years 7-12)

    Music, drama and art

    22 comments · 11 speak well of it

    Parent review: “My child did not but some of his friends participated in drama, they had good…”

    Read all 22 →
  15. Cannon Hill Anglican College

    Co-ed · Independent · Cannon Hill

    $21,456 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive single tuition fee)

    Music, drama and art

    24 comments · 11 speak well of it · 4 raise concerns

    Former student review: “Excellent variety of visual art, drama, music etc… not many opportunities in film and media…”

    Read all 24 →
  16. All Hallows' School

    Girls · Catholic · Fortitude Valley

    $23,485 a year (2026, Year 12)

    Music, drama and art

    15 comments · 10 speak well of it

    Former student review: “Very inclusive and a great environment to be apart of.…”

    Read all 15 →
  17. Brisbane State High School

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · South Brisbane

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    54 comments · 20 speak well of it · 4 raise concerns

    “…It offers a lot of opportunities, both academically and through extracurricular activities like sport, music, and clubs.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 54 →
  18. Calamvale Community College

    Co-ed · State · Calamvale

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    8 comments · 3 speak well of it · 2 raise concerns

    “There are plenty of opportunities for arts students.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 8 →
  19. St Thomas More College

    Co-ed · Catholic · Sunnybank

    $6,189 a year (2026, Years 11-12 single child)

    Music, drama and art

    6 comments · 3 speak well of it

    Former student review: “The school’s art programs are very flexible and allow students to express their full creative…”

    Read all 6 →
  20. Victoria Point State High School

    Co-ed · State · Victoria Point

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    6 comments · 3 speak well of it

    “…The arts were highly encouraged and welcoming.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 6 →
  21. West Moreton Anglican College

    Co-ed · Independent · Karrabin

    $16,936 a year (2026, Years 11-12 compulsory total, all-inclusive)

    Music, drama and art

    8 comments · 6 speak well of it

    Former student review: “The music department has opportunities for all students offering a wide range of instruments from…”

    Read all 8 →
  22. St Joseph's Nudgee College

    Boys · Catholic · Boondall

    $25,035 a year (2026, Year 12)

    Music, drama and art

    8 comments · 5 speak well of it

    Year 12 student, Open Day Reflection: “When I first arrived, there was like no music program […] But I've been looking…”

    Read all 8 →
  23. Craigslea State High School

    Co-ed · State · Chermside West

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    17 comments · 9 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns

    “…The school offered strong academic support, career guidance, and work experience opportunities that helped me plan for university and future goals.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 17 →
  24. Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Toowong

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    39 comments · 14 speak well of it · 5 raise concerns

    “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…”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 39 →
  25. Aviation High

    Co-ed · State · Hendra

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    6 comments · 4 speak well of it

    “I did design and the tools they had were pretty good, the class was very small so it was very intimate and interaction was a must, I wasn't even able to draw a 3d cube before this class and now Im able to draw cool piece…”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 6 →
  26. Forest Lake State High School

    Co-ed · State · Forest Lake

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    5 comments · 4 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns

    “I would rate the school’s focus on performing and creative arts quite highly.”

    Parent review, 2025
    Read all 5 →
  27. MacGregor State High School

    Co-ed · State · MacGregor

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    8 comments · 3 speak well of it · 1 mixed

    “many opportunities, there are many music bands you can be apart of as it’s separate from beginner level, intermediate level and advance levels.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 8 →
  28. Sheldon College

    Co-ed · Independent · Sheldon

    $18,840 a year (2026, Years 7-12, incl. tuition, camps and sundry levies)

    Music, drama and art

    5 comments · 3 speak well of it

    Former student review: “More emphasis on the musical band, they never post pics of them on social media.…”

    Read all 5 →
  29. Anglican Church Grammar School

    Boys · Independent · East Brisbane

    $36,232 a year (2026, Years 11-12)

    Music, drama and art

    12 comments · 6 speak well of it · 1 mixed

    Current parent, Open Day Reflection: “My son is not an artist by any stretch of the imagination.…”

    Read all 12 →
  30. Indooroopilly State High School

    Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    46 comments · 18 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns

    “The school generally meets or exceeds academic expectations, particularly in STEM and arts.”

    Parent review, 2025
    Read all 46 →
  31. Brisbane Boys' College

    Boys · Independent · Toowong

    $36,492 a year (2026, Years 7-12)

    Music, drama and art

    21 comments · 9 speak well of it

    Current parent, Open Day Reflection: “Every kid picks up an instrument, regardless […] And then if you're good at it…”

    Read all 21 →
  32. Northside Christian College

    Co-ed · Independent · Everton Park

    $14,855 a year (2026, Year 12, first child, all-in)

    Music, drama and art

    29 comments · 10 speak well of it · 1 mixed · 2 raise concerns

    Parent review: “Some of the activities yes, however there is not a huge musical culture in terms…”

    Read all 29 →
  33. Mount Alvernia College

    Girls · Catholic · Kedron

    $14,164 a year (2026, Year 12)

    Music, drama and art

    10 comments · 5 speak well of it

    Year 12 student, Open Day Reflection: “[The Franciscan instrumental program] is connected with all three schools, and you get a really…”

    Read all 10 →
  34. Clairvaux Mackillop College

    Co-ed · Catholic · Upper Mount Gravatt

    $7,210 a year (2026, Year 12, eldest child)

    Music, drama and art

    5 comments · 4 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns

    Parent review: “My child’s friend is a part of the school band and they have said that…”

    Read all 5 →
  35. Mt Maria College

    Co-ed · Catholic · Mitchelton

    $9,805 a year (2026, Years 10-12, first student)

    Music, drama and art

    2 comments · 1 speaks well of it · 1 mixed

    Former student review: “There are quite a few opportunities for students who are interested in the are particularly…”

    Read all 2 →
  36. Westside Christian College

    Co-ed · Independent · Goodna

    $11,724 a year (2026, Year 12, first child, all-in)

    Music, drama and art

    6 comments · 3 speak well of it

    Senior student, Open Day Reflection: “I love the creativity here […] I think it's really nice that we [have] dedicated…”

    Read all 6 →
  37. Moreton Bay Boys' College

    Boys · Independent · Manly West

    $18,792 a year (2026, Years 11-12)

    Music, drama and art

    9 comments · 4 speak well of it

    Former student review: “It’s to be expected, not too much and not too little…”

    Read all 9 →
  38. Brisbane Bayside State College

    Co-ed · State · Wynnum West

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    8 comments · 3 speak well of it · 2 raise concerns

    “There are plenty of opportunities at bayside for art programs including clubs and could range in beginners to more competition type activities”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 8 →
  39. Ferny Grove State High School

    Co-ed · State · Ferny Grove

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    4 comments · 3 speak well of it

    “There were lots of music programs as the school has a reputable music program and many of my friends participated and enjoyed the programs”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 4 →
  40. Rochedale State High School

    Co-ed · State · Rochedale

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Music, drama and art

    7 comments · 3 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns

    “…Very passionate teachers who built an extremely strong arts program.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 7 →

Reviews come from parents and former students whose link to the school we've checked. Open Day Reflections come from our visits to 2026 open days and reflect the school's own voice, so read them alongside the reviews. How reviews work · Search everything people said