Brisbane schools guide 2026: public, private and Catholic schools across Brisbane — school catchments, NAPLAN results, selective programs, enrollment processes and how to find schools in Greater Brisbane.
Brisbane's school system is managed under the Queensland Department of Education — with a large public school sector, strong Catholic school system and a growing independent school sector. Here's a guide to schools in Brisbane in 2026. qed.qld.gov.au
Queensland public schools use a catchment area system. Check your catchment for state schools at schoolcatchments.qld.edu.au. Brisbane's state primary and high schools vary significantly in size, facilities and specialist programs — visiting schools and checking MySchool.edu.au data helps families make informed decisions. schoolcatchments.qld.edu.au
Several Brisbane schools offer selective academic programs and extension streams. Brisbane State High School (South Brisbane) has a prestigious academic track record and consistently strong NAPLAN and ATAR results. Queensland Academies (three campuses: Health Sciences, Creative Industries, Science Maths Technology) offer IB programs for high-achieving students. education.qld.gov.au
Brisbane's private school sector is strong — Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane Girls Grammar, Anglican Church Grammar (Churchie), Padua College (Catholic), Villanova College and The Cathedral School are among the well-regarded independents. aisq.qld.edu.au
All Queensland students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit NAPLAN annually. Results are published at myschool.edu.au. myschool.edu.au
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