6 schools · 2026 fees verified

Best Private Schools in South Brisbane + Indooroopilly (2026)

South Brisbane and the Indooroopilly arc — Sherwood, Yeronga, Carindale, Coorparoo — hosts Brigidine College (Indooroopilly, girls Catholic Brigidine Sisters), Loreto College Coorparoo (girls Catholic Loreto), Citipointe Christian College (Carindale, co-ed Pentecostal), and Anglican Church Grammar School / Churchie (East Brisbane, boys Anglican GPS-member). Strong day-school catchment serving South Brisbane families.

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 11 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Key takeaways

  • 6 schools matched, ranked by ICSEA (highest first).
  • 2026 Year 12 tuition ranges $16,164–$33,260.
  • 3 of 6 offer boarding.
  • Sourced from each school's published 2026 fee schedule. Independent — no paid placements.
Best Private Schools in South Brisbane + Indooroopilly (2026) — quick compare table · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅ Suburb ⇅ Sector ⇅ Gender ⇅ ICSEA ⇅ Y12 fee ⇅ Boarding ⇅
St Peters Lutheran College IndooroopillyLutheranco-educational1183$26,088Yes
Brisbane Boys' College ToowongIndependent (Presbyterian and Uniting Church)boys1164$33,260Yes
Stuartholme School ToowongCatholic (Society of the Sacred Heart)girls1163$22,820Yes
St Joseph's Nudgee Junior College IndooroopillyCatholic (Christian Brothers)boys1138on requestNo
Citipointe Christian College CarindaleChristianco-ed1132$16,164No
Ambrose Treacy College IndooroopillyCatholicboys1126$17,992No

Top 20 by ICSEA. Independent — no paid placements.

1

St Peters Lutheran College

, Indooroopilly
Lutheran Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1945

St Peters Lutheran College is in Indooroopilly, Brisbane. Lutheran, co-educational, Prep-Year 12. $26,088/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1183. Founded 1945. Boarding offered. Standout: IB Diploma + AC Senior pathways.

Y12 fee 2026

$26,088/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$24,708

ICSEA

1183

Year levels

Prep-Year 12

Best for: Families in Brisbane

Standout programs

  • › IB Diploma + AC Senior pathways
  • › Largest Lutheran co-ed school in QLD
  • › Strong music conservatorium and outdoor ed (Crows Nest)
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗
2

Brisbane Boys' College

, Toowong
Independent (Presbyterian and Uniting Church) Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1902

Brisbane Boys' College is in Toowong, Brisbane. Independent (Presbyterian and Uniting Church), boys, Prep-Year 12. $33,260/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1164. Founded 1902. Boarding offered. Standout: GPS sport (rugby, rowing, cricket).

Y12 fee 2026

$33,260/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$33,260

ICSEA

1164

Year levels

Prep-Year 12

Boarding: $32,460/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Families in Brisbane

Standout programs

  • › GPS sport (rugby, rowing, cricket)
  • › Strong cadet + outdoor education
  • › Robust music and pipe band tradition
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗
3

Stuartholme School

, Toowong
Catholic (Society of the Sacred Heart) Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1920

Stuartholme School is in Toowong, Brisbane. Catholic (Society of the Sacred Heart), girls, Year 7-Year 12. $22,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1163. Founded 1920. Boarding offered. Standout: Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat tradition.

Y12 fee 2026

$22,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$20,680

ICSEA

1163

Year levels

Year 7-Year 12

Boarding: $22,600/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Families in Brisbane

Standout programs

  • › Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat tradition
  • › Largest girls' boarding school in QLD
  • › Strong music + drama programs
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗
4

St Joseph's Nudgee Junior College

, Indooroopilly
Catholic (Christian Brothers) Boys Tier varies Est. 1932

St Joseph's Nudgee Junior College is in Indooroopilly, Brisbane. Catholic (Christian Brothers), boys, Prep-Year 6. fees on request · ICSEA 1138. Founded 1932. Standout: Feeder primary for St Joseph's Nudgee College.

Y12 fee 2026

Fees on request

Y7 fee 2026

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ICSEA

1138

Year levels

Prep-Year 6

Best for: Families in Brisbane

Standout programs

  • › Feeder primary for St Joseph's Nudgee College
  • › Edmund Rice tradition
  • › Lower-fee Catholic boys primary
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗
5

Citipointe Christian College

, Carindale
Christian Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1978

Citipointe Christian College is in Carindale, Brisbane. Christian, co-ed, Prep to Year 12. $16,164/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1132. Founded 1978. Standout: ICSEA ~1132 (more educationally advantaged than ~92% of Australian schools); ranked 14th among QLD secondary schools and 2nd among QLD primary schools in 2022 NAPLAN.

Y12 fee 2026

$16,164/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$14,740

ICSEA

1132

Year levels

Prep to Year 12

Best for: Families in Brisbane

Standout programs

  • › ICSEA ~1132 (more educationally advantaged than ~92% of Australian schools); ranked 14th among QLD secondary schools and 2nd among QLD primary schools in 2022 NAPLAN
  • › Notable alumni include Adrian Schrinner (Lord Mayor of Brisbane) and bands Violent Soho and Vancouver Sleep Clinic
  • › All-inclusive tuition (camps, government exam fees, laptop program included); academic scholarships up to 50% off tuition via Edutest, plus equity and hardship bursaries
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. 2026 Year 10-12 day tuition $16,164/yr and Year 7-9 $14,740/yr confirmed from the official 2026 Schedule of Fees PDF (excludes optional bus, music, levies). ICSEA: not directly readable from MySchool (JS-rendered),

6

Ambrose Treacy College

, Indooroopilly
Catholic Boys Lower-fee Est. 2015

Ambrose Treacy College is in Indooroopilly, Brisbane. Catholic, boys, Years 4-12. $17,992/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1126. Founded 2015. Standout: ICSEA 1126 - more educationally advantaged than roughly 93% of Australian schools.

Y12 fee 2026

$17,992/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$17,992

ICSEA

1126

Year levels

Years 4-12

Best for: Families in Brisbane

Standout programs

  • › ICSEA 1126 - more educationally advantaged than roughly 93% of Australian schools
  • › Edmund Rice Education Australia boys' school on the former Nudgee Junior College site; a single flat Year 7-12 tuition of $17,992 makes it one of the more accessibly priced GPS-adjacent Brisbane boys' schools
  • › Co-curricular sport, camps and most activities (AFL, rugby, cricket, swimming, strength & conditioning) are included in tuition rather than charged as extras
See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 7-12 tuition $17,992/yr from the official 2026 Schedule of Fees PDF (single band covers Years 7-12, so used for Year 12 and Year 7). Levies on top: Technology $1,226/yr, Capital Master Plan $400/family/yr, plus

Common questions

Is Anglican Church Grammar (Churchie) day-only?

Yes — Churchie (East Brisbane) is day-only. The major Brisbane boys boarding option is St Joseph's Nudgee. Churchie is GPS-member with strong rugby + rowing on the Brisbane River.

Are there boys-only options in South Brisbane?

Limited — Anglican Church Grammar (Churchie, East Brisbane) is the major boys-only option for the South Brisbane catchment. Most other South Brisbane independent + Catholic schools are co-ed or girls-only.

How does Loreto College Coorparoo compare to Brigidine College?

Both girls Catholic K-Year 12 with similar fee tier (~$15-22k Year 12). Loreto is Loreto Sisters tradition (Mary Ward), more academic. Brigidine is Brigidine Sisters, slightly more pastoral focus. Different campus locations + traditions but similar outcomes.

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