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The 40 best-fitting schools where people talk about extension and gifted.

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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. Mary MacKillop College

    Girls · Catholic · Nundah

    $7,304 a year (2026, Year 12, first child)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment · 1 speaks well of it

    Former student review: “I found that showcasing and publicly awarding high achieving students had the greatest impact on…”

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  2. Carmel College

    Co-ed · Catholic · Thornlands

    $7,378 a year (2026, Years 10-12, eldest student)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment · 1 speaks well of it

    Former student review: “Miss Williams was especially helpful whenever I needed to apply for an extension, and the…”

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  3. Redeemer Lutheran College

    Co-ed · Independent · Rochedale

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

    Extension and gifted

    2 comments · 1 speaks well of it

    Former student review: “Physics, chemistry, music, music extension l, general English, math methods.…”

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  4. Craigslea State High School

    Co-ed · State · Chermside West

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    3 comments · 2 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns

    Parent review: “While not elite, the school provides quality teaching and extension opportunities that have helped our…”

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  5. Forest Lake State High School

    Co-ed · State · Forest Lake

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment · 1 speaks well of it

    “…The school has also offered enrichment programs that I didn’t initially expect, which has been a pleasant surprise and has really challenged my daughter in a positive way.”

    Parent review, 2025
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  6. St Augustine's College

    Co-ed · Catholic · Augustine Heights

    $6,558 a year (2026, Years 10-12, eldest child)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment · 1 speaks well of it

    Former student review: “My school provides a lot of academic support especially for high achievers who have the…”

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  7. Brisbane Boys' College

    Boys · Independent · Toowong

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

    Extension and gifted

    3 comments · 2 speak well of it

    Younger student, Open Day Reflection: “I really recommend accelerating, because once you're [in] Grade 12, [you've] finished your ATAR for…”

    Read all 3 →
  8. Moreton Bay College

    Girls · Independent · Manly West

    $23,280 a year (2026, Years 11-12)

    Extension and gifted

    4 comments · 2 speak well of it

    Student leader, Open Day Reflection: “I'm really hoping to get into a career in medicine […] the best thing MBC…”

    Read all 4 →
  9. San Sisto College

    Girls · Catholic · Carina

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

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment · 1 speaks well of it

    Former student review: “Of course almost all programs were audition based, so at times it may appear intimidating…”

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  10. Kedron State High School

    Co-ed · State · Kedron

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment · 1 speaks well of it

    Former student review: “Yes I wpuld recommend that school to those who love learning as there is an…”

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  11. Brisbane State High School

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · South Brisbane

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    10 comments · 4 speak well of it

    Parent review: “not really, there is a lot of pressure to perform well especially as all students…”

    Read all 10 →
  12. Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Toowong

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    5 comments · 2 speak well of it

    Former student review: “After the entrance exam results, high achieving scorers then underwent an interview process in which…”

    Read all 5 →
  13. Indooroopilly State High School

    Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    5 comments · 2 speak well of it

    “…Strong academic focus with extension and enrichment options.”

    Parent review, 2025
    Read all 5 →
  14. Brisbane South State Secondary College

    Co-ed · State · Dutton Park

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    6 comments · 1 speaks well of it

    “They have an AFL Academy.”

    Parent review, 2025
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  15. Villanova College

    Boys · Catholic · Coorparoo

    $17,607 a year (2026, Year 12)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment · 1 speaks well of it

    Year 12 student, Open Day Reflection: “Everyone around is really good […] teachers really help […] if you fall behind or…”

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  16. All Hallows' School

    Girls · Catholic · Fortitude Valley

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

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment · 1 speaks well of it

    Parent review: “The school offers a challenging curriculum and provides plenty of opportunities for enrichment, which has…”

    Read it →
  17. Cleveland District State High School

    Co-ed · State · Cleveland

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    3 comments · 2 speak well of it

    Parent review: “Also [my son] is in the Touch Football academy which is why we can access…”

    Read all 3 →
  18. Anglican Church Grammar School

    Boys · Independent · East Brisbane

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

    Extension and gifted

    2 comments · 2 speak well of it

    Former student review: “The school has excellent resources, a solid reputation, and a culture that encourages high achievement.…”

    Read all 2 →
  19. Mt St Michael's College

    Girls · Catholic · Ashgrove

    $15,657 a year (2026, Year 12)

    Extension and gifted

    2 comments · 1 speaks well of it

    Former student review: “In grade 12 I did chemistry, biology, english (general), english and literature extension, Japanese, and…”

    Read all 2 →
  20. Northside Christian College

    Co-ed · Independent · Everton Park

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

    Extension and gifted

    3 comments · 1 speaks well of it

    Former student review: “Yes, although I wish my school offered literature extension and food and nutrition as a…”

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  21. St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace)

    Boys · Catholic · Spring Hill

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

    Extension and gifted

    4 comments · 1 speaks well of it

    Year 11 student, Open Day Reflection: “If you're good at maths or English, there's [extension] where you extend yourself beyond the…”

    Read all 4 →
  22. St Peters Lutheran College

    Co-ed · Independent · Indooroopilly

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

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment · 1 speaks well of it

    Parent review: “My daughter was able to challenged more in areas she was excelling in by offering…”

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  23. Mansfield State High School

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Mansfield

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    2 comments · 1 speaks well of it · 1 raises concerns

    “I had high academic expectations for Mansfield and was greatly pleased, as the school has many high achievers who get into great courses and the teachers are highly skilled at teaching and controlling classes.”

    Parent review, 2025
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  24. Corinda State High School

    Co-ed · State · Corinda

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment · 1 raises concerns

    Former student review: “I didn’t like the honours program it was too difficult.…”

    Read it →
  25. Brisbane Grammar School

    Boys · Independent · Spring Hill

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

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment

    Younger student, Open Day Reflection: “It's not as much homework.…”

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  26. Brigidine College

    Girls · Catholic · Indooroopilly

    $15,092 a year (2026, Year 12)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment

    Parent review: “there was a variety of sources but not much of it was aimed towards high…”

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  27. Brisbane Bayside State College

    Co-ed · State · Wynnum West

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment

    “…Additionally there’s something for everyone, for example bayside offers stem programs academic excellence programs, sport extension programs.”

    Former student review, 2025
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  28. Centenary State High School

    Co-ed · State · Jindalee

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment

    “…English Extension”

    Former student review, 2025
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  29. Clairvaux Mackillop College

    Co-ed · Catholic · Upper Mount Gravatt

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

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment

    Parent review: “This school seems to be more sporty than academic although there is still a good…”

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  30. Clayfield College

    Co-ed · Independent · Clayfield

    $28,096 a year (2026, Years 7-12, incl. services, capital, locker and camp levies)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment

    Former student review: “Methods, music, music extension, bio…”

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  31. Genesis Christian College

    Co-ed · Independent · Bray Park

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

    Extension and gifted

    3 comments

    Former student review: “English extension…”

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  32. Loreto College Coorparoo

    Girls · Catholic · Coorparoo

    $17,002 a year (2026, Year 12)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment

    Year 9 student, Open Day Reflection: “We have the Excel program, which I do […] if you do really well in…”

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  33. Lourdes Hill College

    Girls · Catholic · Hawthorne

    $16,000 a year (2026, Year 12)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment

    Student, Open Day Reflection: “If you're a high achiever, you get academic [pockets] […] and academic awards […] And…”

    Read it →
  34. Moreton Bay Boys' College

    Boys · Independent · Manly West

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

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment

    Student, Open Day Reflection: “[There's] the Learning Enrichment Room […] [students who] need a bit of extra support […]…”

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  35. Padua College

    Boys · Catholic · Kedron

    $14,945 a year (2026, Year 12, all-in)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment

    Head of maths, Open Day Reflection: “In Grade 7, 8 and 9 we run a supported class, so same exam […]…”

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  36. Queensland Academy for Creative Industries

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Kelvin Grove

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Extension and gifted

    2 comments

    Year 11 student, Open Day Reflection: “[There's] enrichment […] every week for about an hour […] some people choose to do…”

    Read all 2 →
  37. Somerville House

    Girls · Independent · South Brisbane

    $31,872 a year (2026, Years 7-12 compulsory total, all-inclusive)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment · 1 raises concerns

    Former student review: “I feel that the administration (teachers, scheduling, fees, extensions, etc) experienced a dramatic drop in…”

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  38. St Laurence's College

    Boys · Catholic · South Brisbane

    $15,665 a year (2026, Year 12, first son, all-in)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment

    Student, Open Day Reflection: “They get extra time in exams […] They're [running] extension classes, so they can go…”

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  39. St Margaret's Anglican Girls School

    Girls · Independent · Ascot

    $33,216 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive)

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment

    Year 12 student, Open Day Reflection: “We also have English and literature extension, which is more like the psychology and theory…”

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  40. St Mary's College

    Girls · Catholic · Ipswich

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

    Extension and gifted

    1 comment · 1 raises concerns

    Parent review: “What I dislike is that sometimes issues take a while to be addressed, and I…”

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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