List of 33 Best Schools in Brisbane (2026 Fees)

There are around 544 schools in Brisbane, with a majority of schools run by the government and are tuition-free. Some private schools in Brisbane are run by the Catholic or Anglican churches and will enforce a tuition fee. A few private schools will offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum to students.

Independent schools in Brisbane are not co-educational and often have boarding facilities. These schools often have a connection with the church or alternative teaching philosophies.

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Catholic schools in Brisbane offer lower tuition fees in comparison to most private schools. While the majority of accepted students are of the Catholic denomination, schools will still accept non-Catholic students.

Facts About Schools in Brisbane
  • Student studies are focused on English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, Art, Technologies, Languages, Health and Physical Education.
  • Many schools in Brisbane offer English language support to international students.
  • Education is compulsory for all students until high school.
  • Students who have completed all 12 years of compulsory education are eligible to qualify for the Queensland Certificate of Education.
  • Students can choose from a range of Catholic, Lutheran, Anglican or other denominational schools in Brisbane.
  • Most of the top schools in Brisbane are private schools.
  • Brisbane State High School was the first state secondary school established in Brisbane.

Edarabia showcases all private schools in Brisbane through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.

Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Brisbane tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.

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Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie)
  • Address: Oaklands Parade
  • Founded: 1912
  • Curriculum: Boarding, Australian
  • 2 Reviews
  • AUD 21,724
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Brisbane Grammar School
  • Address: 24 Gregory Terrace
  • Founded: 1868
  • Curriculum: Boarding, Australian
  • 1 Review
  • AUD 24,340
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Clayfield College
  • Address: 23 Gregory Street Clayfield
  • Founded: 1931
  • Curriculum: Boarding, Australian
  • 1 Review
  • AUD 20,270
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Somerville House
  • Address: 17 Graham St, South Brisbane
  • Founded: 1899
  • Curriculum: Boarding, Australian
  • 1 Review
  • AUD 20,460
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St Joseph's Nudgee College
  • Address: 2199 Sandgate Road, Boondall
  • Founded: 1890
  • Curriculum: Boarding, Australian
  • 1 Review
  • AUD 20,330
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St Peters Lutheran College
  • Address: 66 Harts Rd, Indooroopilly
  • Founded: 1945
  • Curriculum: Boarding, Australian
  • 1 Review
  • AUD 19,150
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Stuartholme School
  • Address: 365 Birdwood Terrace, Toowong
  • Founded: 1920
  • Curriculum: Boarding, Australian
  • 1 Review
  • AUD 19,574
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Agnew School
  • Address: 190 Ingleston Road Wakerly
  • Founded: 1990
Australian Trade College - North Brisbane
  • Address: 294 Scarborough Road, Scarborough,
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 4,200
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Brisbane Adventist College
  • Address: 303 Broadwater Road, Mansfield
  • Founded: 1966
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 6,626
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Brisbane Independent School
  • Address: 2447 Moggill Road, PULLENVALE
  • Founded: 1967
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 8,764
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Brisbane Montessori School
  • Address: Mactier St, Fig Tree Pocket
  • Founded: 1981
  • Curriculum: Montessori, Australian
  • AUD 9,880
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Cannon Hill Anglican College
  • Address: cnr Junction and Krupp Roads Cannon Hill
  • Founded: 1989
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 11,750
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Cedar College
  • Address: 215-233 Fosters Rd, Northgate
  • Founded: 1997
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 5,620
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Citipointe Christian College
  • Address: 322 Wecker Rd
  • Founded: 1978
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 10,745
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Clairvaux MacKillop College
  • Address: Klumpp Road, Upper Mt Gravatt QLD
  • Founded: 1971
  • AUD 3,060
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Faith Lutheran College - Redlands
  • Address: 132 Link Road Victoria Point
  • Founded: 1982
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 6,440
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Holy Cross School
  • Address: 40 Morris Street, Wooloowin
  • Founded: 1890
  • AUD 820
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Holy Spirit School
  • Address: 36 Villiers Street, New Farm
Hubbard's School
  • Address: Level 1, 15 Lang Parade, Milton
  • Founded: 1952
  • Curriculum: Australian
Liberty International College
  • Address: Ground Floor, 490 Upper Edward street
  • Founded: 1998
  • Curriculum: Australian
Lourdes Hill College
  • Address: 86 Hawthorne Rd
  • Founded: 1916
  • AUD 12,913
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Moreton Bay Boys College
  • Address: 302 Manly Rd, Manly West
  • Founded: 2003
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 11,115
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Moreton Bay College
  • Address: 450 Wondall Rd, Manly West
  • Founded: 1902
  • Curriculum: Australian
  • AUD 12,448
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Mt Maria College
  • Address: 54 Prospect Road Mitchelton Qld
  • AUD 2,333
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