Boarding Schools – Brisbane, Queensland
Boarding schools in Brisbane are more than just institutions with an impressive academic record. They are environments where your child is given boundless opportunities to form lifelong friendships, pursue their extra-curricular passions, be a part of a diverse and inclusive community, and undergo personal growth.
From the various types of Brisbane boarding schools on offer, to fees, student life, and how to choose the best boarding school for your child—we answer the most important questions parents want answered.
How do you choose the right boarding school for your child?
Over the last 15+ years we have helped over 10,000 children on their journey to find a boarding school. We’ve found that the answer to this question largely depends on your personal preferences. Location, facilities, student activities, scholarships and school fees are just some of the important factors.
Whether you’re a family living in an inner city suburb of the CBD or just across the water in South Brisbane, there are a number of quality boarding options available for parents looking to enroll their boys and girls in the next stage of their educational life. Co-educational schools, primary and secondary boys and girls boarding institutions, non-denominational, Anglican, Presbyterian as well as a host of other religious affiliation Brisbane boarding schools are on offer.
Search Boarding Schools in Brisbane
Use our search filter to narrow down your choices and click through to school profiles to discover more about what they offer.
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Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie)
East Brisbane, Brisbane
Boarding: 7 – 12 Boys
Religion: AnglicanView School Fees
Brisbane Grammar School
Spring Hill, Brisbane
Boarding: 5 – 12 Boys
Religion: Non-denominationalView School Fees
Clayfield College
Clayfield, Brisbane, Queensland
Boarding: Years 5 to 12
Religion: Uniting & Presbyterian ChurchView School Fees
John Paul College
Daisy Hill, Logan, Slacks Creek, Springwood, Brisbane, Logan City
Boarding: 7 - 12 Co-Ed
Religion: Christian EcumenicalView School Fees
St John’s Anglican College
Forest Lake, Brisbane, Forest Lake
Boarding: 6-12 Co-ed
Religion: AnglicanView School Fees
St Joseph’s Nudgee College
Boondall, Brisbane
Boarding: 7–12 Boys
Religion: CatholicView School Fees
St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School
Ascot, Brisbane
Boarding: 5-12 Girls
Religion: AnglicanView School Fees
St Peters Lutheran College
Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Indooroopilly
Boarding: 6–12 Co-ed
Religion: LutheranView School Fees
Somerville House
South Brisbane, Brisbane
Boarding: Year 6 to 12 Girls
Religion: Presbyterian & Uniting (PMSA)View School Fees
Stuartholme School
Toowong, Brisbane
Boarding: 7-12 Girls
Religion: CatholicView School Fees
Brisbane Boys’ College (BBC)
Toowong, Brisbane
Boarding: 7 - 12 Boys
Religion: Presbyterian and Uniting
Use our location map of Brisbane Boarding Schools to find all the options in your area and to consider a distance that will work for your family.
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Things to consider when choosing a boarding school
To help you decide what’s best for your child (and your family) we have developed a checklist of questions to consider.