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The 40 best-fitting schools where people talk about teachers and teaching.

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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. St Joseph's Nudgee College

    Boys · Catholic · Boondall

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

    Teachers and teaching

    17 comments · 14 speak well of it

    Current parent, Open Day Reflection: “They've had an on-site psychologist and everything here […] They hand-hold the boys [in] grade…”

    Read all 17 →
  2. Moreton Bay Boys' College

    Boys · Independent · Manly West

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

    Teachers and teaching

    16 comments · 10 speak well of it · 1 mixed

    Principal, Open Day Reflection: “We believe that learning should ignite curiosity, challenge them and foster a love of discovery.…”

    Read all 16 →
  3. St Mary's College

    Girls · Catholic · Ipswich

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

    Teachers and teaching

    11 comments · 5 speak well of it · 1 mixed

    Parent review: “It was mild, doesn’t have the biggest focus on academics and some teachers are not…”

    Read all 11 →
  4. St Aidan's Anglican Girls School

    Girls · Independent · Corinda

    $31,992 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive)

    Teachers and teaching

    5 comments · 3 speak well of it · 1 mixed

    Former student review: “My teachers are really really helpful and they really helped me and we’re accessible to…”

    Read all 5 →
  5. Mansfield State High School

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Mansfield

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

    38 comments · 31 speak well of it · 1 mixed · 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
    Read all 38 →
  6. Anglican Church Grammar School

    Boys · Independent · East Brisbane

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

    Teachers and teaching

    16 comments · 13 speak well of it

    Outdoor education teacher, Open Day Reflection: “I want any student who comes to me in Year 11 or 12 to say…”

    Read all 16 →
  7. All Hallows' School

    Girls · Catholic · Fortitude Valley

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

    Teachers and teaching

    20 comments · 14 speak well of it

    Digital Technologies teacher, Open Day Reflection: “The first thing that they do is identify […] and then from that they develop…”

    Read all 20 →
  8. St Peters Lutheran College

    Co-ed · Independent · Indooroopilly

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

    Teachers and teaching

    22 comments · 17 speak well of it

    Student leader, Open Day Reflection: “I really like economics […] It's really hard but I really enjoy it […] I…”

    Read all 22 →
  9. Ferny Grove State High School

    Co-ed · State · Ferny Grove

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

    4 comments · 4 speak well of it

    “Many of the teachers are engaging and passionate about their subjects and it really shows in the way they teach their students”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 4 →
  10. Redeemer Lutheran College

    Co-ed · Independent · Rochedale

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

    Teachers and teaching

    6 comments · 6 speak well of it

    Former student review: “I learnt a lot, teachers were nice and great opportunities.…”

    Read all 6 →
  11. Brisbane Girls Grammar School

    Girls · Independent · Spring Hill

    $34,088 a year (2026, Years 7-12, all-inclusive)

    Teachers and teaching

    17 comments · 14 speak well of it · 1 raises concerns

    Year 11 student, Open Day Reflection: “They loved the experience with Boys' Grammar […] so they just thought, why not give…”

    Read all 17 →
  12. Mt St Michael's College

    Girls · Catholic · Ashgrove

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

    Teachers and teaching

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

    Former student review: “If a student was struggling in a subject teachers were extremely accessible and actually pushed…”

    Read all 16 →
  13. Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology

    Co-ed · State, competitive entry · Toowong

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

    25 comments · 18 speak well of it · 3 raise concerns

    “…Although my experience wasn't as dramatic, teachers were still incredibly important.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 25 →
  14. Corinda State High School

    Co-ed · State · Corinda

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

    19 comments · 14 speak well of it

    “The teachers were extremely accessible when it came to providing support.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 19 →
  15. Padua College

    Boys · Catholic · Kedron

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

    Teachers and teaching

    10 comments · 8 speak well of it

    Middle years program leader, Open Day Reflection: “[The core teachers] do English, RE and HASS with their two classes […] so most…”

    Read all 10 →
  16. Citipointe Christian College

    Co-ed · Independent · Carindale

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

    Teachers and teaching

    12 comments · 8 speak well of it

    Former student review: “Teachers were very hands on and would talk to students if they were struggling in…”

    Read all 12 →
  17. Moreton Bay College

    Girls · Independent · Manly West

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

    Teachers and teaching

    5 comments · 4 speak well of it

    Senior student, Open Day Reflection: “You do get a lot of flexibility.…”

    Read all 5 →
  18. Centenary State High School

    Co-ed · State · Jindalee

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

    10 comments · 9 speak well of it

    “Teachers were happy to help students that were struggling and wanting to improve, this included additional support resources, lunchtime catch ups or 1 on 1 guidance during lessons.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 10 →
  19. Brisbane Grammar School

    Boys · Independent · Spring Hill

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

    Teachers and teaching

    19 comments · 13 speak well of it

    Year 12 student, Open Day Reflection: “My favourite subject is chemistry […] the chemistry teacher is really good […] she said,…”

    Read all 19 →
  20. Ambrose Treacy College

    Boys · Catholic · Indooroopilly

    $19,618 a year (2026, Years 7-12)

    Teachers and teaching

    6 comments · 5 speak well of it

    Former student review: “Teachers were very accessible, students are encouraged to talk to teachers during lunchbreak, or communicate…”

    Read all 6 →
  21. Everton Park State High School

    Co-ed · State · Everton Park

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

    2 comments · 2 speak well of it

    “The teachers defenitely, although i wasnt the biggest fan of the higher ups that were working there, the teachers were great and bery 'human' if that makes sense.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 2 →
  22. John Paul College

    Co-ed · Independent · Daisy Hill

    $19,043 a year (2026, Year 12)

    Teachers and teaching

    3 comments · 2 speak well of it

    Former student review: “The teachers were very accessible and would even help students during their lunch times which…”

    Read all 3 →
  23. West Moreton Anglican College

    Co-ed · Independent · Karrabin

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

    Teachers and teaching

    2 comments · 2 speak well of it

    Former student review: “All the teachers are incredibly supportive of all students, both those performing above and beyond…”

    Read all 2 →
  24. Kelvin Grove State College

    Co-ed · State · Kelvin Grove

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

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

    “It can be both depending on which teachers are around.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 24 →
  25. Craigslea State High School

    Co-ed · State · Chermside West

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

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

    “…For example our senior prank was everyone swapping uniforms for the day - boys wearing the skirts and green shirts and girls wearing the white shirts and pants, and most teachers were on board, but the admins and year le…”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 10 →
  26. Mt Maria College

    Co-ed · Catholic · Mitchelton

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

    Teachers and teaching

    10 comments · 6 speak well of it

    History and English teacher, Open Day Reflection: “In Year 8 […] medieval Europe and Japan under the shoguns.…”

    Read all 10 →
  27. Forest Lake State High School

    Co-ed · State · Forest Lake

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

    3 comments · 3 speak well of it

    “I had high academic expectations for the school, hoping for strong teaching, a well-rounded curriculum, and opportunities for advanced learning.”

    Parent review, 2025
    Read all 3 →
  28. St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace)

    Boys · Catholic · Spring Hill

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

    Teachers and teaching

    14 comments · 12 speak well of it

    Year 11 student, Open Day Reflection: “A lot of the teachers here, they love it […] They want to see everyone…”

    Read all 14 →
  29. Wavell State High School

    Co-ed · State · Wavell Heights

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

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

    “For a student struggling in a core subject, teachers were generally accessible and willing to help.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 6 →
  30. Loreto College Coorparoo

    Girls · Catholic · Coorparoo

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

    Teachers and teaching

    5 comments · 3 speak well of it

    Languages teacher, Open Day Reflection: “What struck us is the number of [staff] who [send] their kids here […] that…”

    Read all 5 →
  31. St James College

    Co-ed · Catholic · Spring Hill

    $10,500 a year (2026, Years 7-12, first student)

    Teachers and teaching

    4 comments · 2 speak well of it

    Principal, Open Day Reflection: “We are a University of Queensland Thinking School, in the second year of a partnership…”

    Read all 4 →
  32. Indooroopilly State High School

    Co-ed · State · Indooroopilly

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

    16 comments · 12 speak well of it · 2 raise concerns

    “…Some students note uneven teaching quality in elective subjects, but overall, the school’s strong NAPLAN and ATAR results reflect its academic commitment.”

    Parent review, 2025
    Read all 16 →
  33. St Rita's College

    Girls · Catholic · Clayfield

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

    Teachers and teaching

    5 comments · 5 speak well of it

    Former student review: “Teachers were a very positive aspect in my life I learn so much from them…”

    Read all 5 →
  34. The Gap State High School

    Co-ed · State · The Gap

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

    7 comments · 5 speak well of it

    Former student review: “Teachers were very accessible, by email or just popping into their office.…”

    Read all 7 →
  35. Brigidine College

    Girls · Catholic · Indooroopilly

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

    Teachers and teaching

    3 comments · 1 speaks well of it · 1 mixed

    Student, Open Day Reflection: “So I know I went through a little thing with a couple of girls […]…”

    Read all 3 →
  36. Brisbane Bayside State College

    Co-ed · State · Wynnum West

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

    3 comments · 2 speak well of it

    “…The teachers are very kind, supportive, and create an interactive environment that not only encourages education, but makes it fun.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 3 →
  37. Cavendish Road State High School

    Co-ed · State · Holland Park

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

    3 comments · 3 speak well of it

    “Teachers were very accessible for help, all it would take is the student approaching any teacher they are comfortable with in the subject and asking for help, and they could arrange lunchtime or before/ after school help.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 3 →
  38. Grace Lutheran College

    Co-ed · Independent · Rothwell

    $12,550 a year (2026, Year 12, Rothwell campus)

    Teachers and teaching

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

    Former student review: “There was a good amount of extracurricular activities most teachers were pretty knowledgeable.…”

    Read all 4 →
  39. Whites Hill State College

    Co-ed · State · Camp Hill

    No tuition fees (state school)

    Teachers and teaching

    8 comments · 7 speak well of it

    “Teachers were extremely accessible and open to supporting students.”

    Former student review, 2025
    Read all 8 →
  40. Clayfield College

    Co-ed · Independent · Clayfield

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

    Teachers and teaching

    2 comments · 2 speak well of it

    Former student review: “Amazing teachers who really care about you.…”

    Read all 2 →

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