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Brisbane · Queensland

Schools in Brisbane

There are 5 schools in Brisbane: 1 secondary school and 4 combined schools. By sector, that is 3 Catholic schools and 2 independent schools. Government schools in Brisbane are run by the Queensland education department; most enrol students who live in their local area first.

Catholic and independent

Private schools in Brisbane

Catholic primary and secondary school

St James College

Years 5 to 12 · boys and girls

Private schools in and near Brisbane, with fees

At a glance

Schools in Brisbane in numbers

  • Between them, schools here take students of ages 10 to 18.
  • They have about 8,137 students enrolled, 1,627 per school on average; the largest is Brisbane Grammar School with 1,996.
  • 5 of the 5 schools (100%) are Catholic or independent and charge fees; across Australia the share is 30%.
  • 4 schools are single-sex: 2 girls' schools and 2 boys' schools.

Largest schools in Brisbane

  1. Brisbane Grammar School 1,996 students
  2. St Joseph's College 1,896 students
  3. All Hallows' School 1,707 students
  4. Brisbane Girls Grammar School 1,558 students
  5. St James College 980 students
Questions

Schools in Brisbane: common questions

How many schools are there in Brisbane QLD?
There are 5 schools in Brisbane QLD, including 1 secondary school and 4 combined primary and secondary schools.
How many private schools are there in Brisbane QLD?
5 Catholic and independent schools, 100% of all schools in Brisbane QLD. 3 are Catholic.
What is the largest school in Brisbane QLD?
Brisbane Grammar School, with 1,996 students. Next are St Joseph's College (1,896), All Hallows' School (1,707) and Brisbane Girls Grammar School (1,558).
Are there single-sex schools in Brisbane QLD?
Yes: 2 girls' schools and 2 boys' schools. The other 1 school is co-educational.