Looking for the best primary schools in Brisbane? Whether you’re a parent seeking the right environment for your child’s early education or simply comparing options, our ranking offers a data-driven perspective on Brisbane’s top-performing schools. To create this list, we used online search volume as the primary indicator—highlighting schools that are not only academically strong but also widely sought-after by families. While popularity informed the initial selection, our final rankings also consider additional metrics such as NAPLAN performance, school type, enrolment size, and leadership.
Top Primary Schools in Brisbane
1. John Paul College
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Keyword Volume | 8,100 |
| Type | Independent, Co-educational, Christian |
| Typical Age Range | Early Learning to Year 12 |
| Avg. NAPLAN Score (2024) | 519.2 (Primary), 609.8 (Secondary) |
| % Above State Avg. | Not specified |
| Rank | Top performer in Logan region |
| Notes | Ranked among top performers in Logan region |
| Location in Brisbane | Daisy Hill |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Principal | Mrs. Karen Spiller |
| Enrolment | ~1,800 |
| Address | 146 Russell St, Daisy Hill, QLD 4127 |
2. Somerville House
| Attribute | Detail |
| Keyword Volume | 8,100 |
| Type | Independent, Girls, Day and Boarding, Presbyterian and Uniting Church |
| Typical Age Range | Pre-Prep to Year 12 |
| Avg. NAPLAN Score (2024) | 635.4 (Year 9) |
| % Above State Avg. | Not specified |
| Rank | 4th in Queensland (Year 9) |
| Notes | Ranked 4th in Queensland for Year 9 NAPLAN |
| Location in Brisbane | South Brisbane |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Principal | Mrs. Kim Kiepe |
| Enrolment | ~1,200 |
| Address | 17 Graham St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101 |
3. Ormiston College
| Attribute | Detail |
| Keyword Volume | 6,600 |
| Type | Independent, Co-educational, Christian |
| Typical Age Range | Early Learning to Year 12 |
| Avg. NAPLAN Score (2024) | Not specified |
| % Above State Avg. | Not specified |
| Rank | Consistently in QLD’s top 10 |
| Notes | Consistently ranked in Queensland’s top 10 for NAPLAN |
| Location in Brisbane | Ormiston |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Principal | Mr. Brett Webster |
| Enrolment | ~1,500 |
| Address | 97 Dundas St W, Ormiston, QLD 4160 |
4. Citipointe Christian College
| Attribute | Detail |
| Keyword Volume | 6,600 |
| Type | Independent, Co-educational, Christian |
| Typical Age Range | Prep to Year 12 |
| Avg. NAPLAN Score (2024) | 576.2 (Year 5) |
| % Above State Avg. | Not specified |
| Rank | 3rd in QLD primary schools |
| Notes | Ranked 3rd among Queensland primary schools |
| Location in Brisbane | Carindale |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Principal | Pastor Brian Mulheran |
| Enrolment | ~1,300 |
| Address | 322 Wecker Rd, Carindale, QLD 4152 |
5. Marist College Ashgrove
| Attribute | Detail |
| Keyword Volume | 4,400 |
| Type | Independent, Boys, Day and Boarding, Catholic |
| Typical Age Range | Year 5 to Year 12 |
| Avg. NAPLAN Score (2024) | Not specified |
| % Above State Avg. | 6.26% above national average |
| Rank | Not ranked |
| Notes | Achieved highest Catholic School ATAR results in QLD |
| Location in Brisbane | Ashgrove |
| Founded | 1940 |
| Principal | Mr. Michael Newman |
| Enrolment | ~1,600 |
| Address | 142 Frasers Rd, Ashgrove, QLD 4060 |
6. St Joseph’s College (Gregory Terrace)
| Attribute | Detail |
| Keyword Volume | 4,400 |
| Type | Independent, Boys, Day and Boarding, Catholic |
| Typical Age Range | Year 5 to Year 12 |
| Avg. NAPLAN Score (2024) | Not specified |
| % Above State Avg. | Not specified |
| Rank | Not ranked |
| Notes | Specific NAPLAN data not publicly available |
| Location in Brisbane | Spring Hill |
| Founded | 1875 |
| Principal | Dr. Michael Carroll |
| Enrolment | ~1,500 |
| Address | 365 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD 4000 |
7. Mueller College
| Attribute | Detail |
| Keyword Volume | 4,400 |
| Type | Independent, Co-educational, Christian |
| Typical Age Range | Prep to Year 12 |
| Avg. NAPLAN Score (2024) | 589.2 |
| % Above State Avg. | Not specified |
| Rank | Second best in Moreton Bay |
| Notes | Second best in Moreton Bay region |
| Location in Brisbane | Rothwell |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Principal | Mr. Ben Luxton |
| Enrolment | ~1,000 |
| Address | 75 Morris Rd, Rothwell, QLD 4022 |
8. Canterbury College
| Attribute | Detail |
| Keyword Volume | 2,900 |
| Type | Independent, Co-educational, Anglican |
| Typical Age Range | Early Learning to Year 12 |
| Avg. NAPLAN Score (2024) | Not specified |
| % Above State Avg. | Not specified |
| Rank | Not ranked |
| Notes | Specific NAPLAN data not publicly available |
| Location in Brisbane | Waterford |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Principal | Mr. Daniel Walker |
| Enrolment | ~1,200 |
| Address | 182 Old Logan Village Rd, Waterford, QLD 4133 |
9. Coomera Anglican College
| Attribute | Detail |
| Keyword Volume | 2,400 |
| Type | Independent, Co-educational, Anglican |
| Typical Age Range | Early Learning to Year 12 |
| Avg. NAPLAN Score (2024) | Not specified |
| % Above State Avg. | Not specified |
| Rank | Not ranked |
| Notes | Specific NAPLAN data not publicly available |
| Location in Brisbane | Coomera |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Principal | Mr. Gavin Jennings |
| Enrolment | ~1,400 |
| Address | 31 Days Rd, Coomera, QLD 4209 |
10. Clayfield College
| Attribute | Detail |
| Keyword Volume | 1,900 |
| Type | Independent, Co-educational, Day and Boarding, Uniting Church |
| Typical Age Range | Pre-Prep to Year 12 |
| Avg. NAPLAN Score (2024) | 552.6 (Year 5) |
| % Above State Avg. | Not specified |
| Rank | Among top schools in the state |
| Notes | Among top schools in the state |
| Location in Brisbane | Clayfield |
| Founded | 1931 |
| Principal | Dr. Andrew Cousins |
| Enrolment | ~800 |
| Address | 23 Gregory St, Clayfield, QLD 4011 |
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