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Welcome to Brisbane Grammar School. We offer an education like no other, where students are inspired to follow their dreams, uphold moral values and serve their communities to make a meaningful impact on the world around them.

Welcome to Brisbane Grammar School

We are an inclusive community, where students from diverse backgrounds combine to live the School's values of learning, leadership, endeavour, respect and community.

Our ambition to be the best school for boys in Australia inspires us to create an environment where boys pursue their talents and realise their potential. Our broad liberal education, combined with extensive Cocurricular, Student Wellbeing and Outdoor Education programs, equips each student with the ability to pursue diverse and exciting careers with confidence.

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A World of Opportunity

As the world continues to rapidly evolve, Brisbane Grammar School maintains a commitment to progress, equipping students with the skills and opportunities they need for a future unknown.

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Engineering

Engineering engages students in problem-solving through the practical application of engineering knowledge and processes.

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Mathematical Methods

Mathematical Methods is an elective course offered to students in Years 11 and 12.

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Mathematics

Mathematics is undertaken by all students throughout Years 5 to 12 and a range of external mathematics opportunities are available to help students extend their study.

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Ancient History

Ancient History investigates the lives, beliefs and power structures of ancient civilisations such as Egypt, Greece and Rome.

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Art

Visual Art at BGS is part of the STEAM precinct, reflected in its interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches, as well as the explicit teaching of transferable skills such as critical and creative thinking.

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Biology

Biology students learn how to tackle real-world problems, while honing their scientific reasoning skills to gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity of life on earth.

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Chemistry

Chemistry focuses on the study of materials, their properties and structure, and is delivered through an inquiry-based, student-centred approach.

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Chinese

Chinese is offered as part of an introductory language course from Year 5 and can be studied as an elective in more senior year levels.

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Design

Design involves using product design, engineering, graphic design and architecture to find solutions to real-world challenges.

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Digital Technologies

Digital Technology improves students' technological literacy through computational thinking, coding and system designing. All Year 6 students will complete the subject.

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Drama

Drama is undertaken by all students for one term each year throughout Years 5 to 8, with elective options from Years 9 to 12.

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Economics

Economics students develop an understanding of global issues related to inflation, unemployment, trade, inequality and economic policy.

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English

Through the study of English, students develop proficiency in their language use and sophistication in their thinking.

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Earth and Environmental Science

Earth and Environmental Science suits students who are passionate about the environment, and want to be informed citizens in an increasingly complex and changing world.

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French

French is offered as part of an introductory language course from Year 5 and promotes important speaking and listening skills.

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Geography

Geography empowers students to become informed global citizens, equipped to understand and respond to the world’s most pressing environmental, economic and social challenges.

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German

German affords students the opportunity to explore the cultures of German-speaking communities and develop communicative skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking,

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History

History is undertaken by all students throughout Years 5 to 10, during which time they explore key periods and events that have shaped both Australian and global societies.

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Japanese

Learning Japanese helps to develop practical language skills and cultural awareness, and it is offered as part of an introductory language course from Year 5.

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Literature

Literature shares the same objectives as English, but the focus of engagement narrows to critical and creative engagement with literary texts.

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Modern History

Modern History explores major ideas, movements and events from the late 18th century to the present.

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Music

Music helps students build their craftmanship through three interconnected disciplines: performing, composing and musicology.

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Physical Education

Physical Education students explore complex interrelationship between biomechanical, psychological, physiological, motor learning and sociological factors of which influence sports performance and participation.

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Physics

Physics supports students in making sense of the physical world through mathematical modelling and scientific reasoning skills.

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Science

Science is undertaken by all students from Years 5 to 10, with elective offerings in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Science, and Physics.

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Specialist Mathematics

Specialist Mathematics is the most advanced Mathematics subject on offer and is an elective subject available to students who are also studying Mathematical Methods.

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General Mathematics

General Mathematics is offered to students in Years 11 and 12, and is the most studied mathematics course in Queensland.

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Athene Club

The Athene Club convenes several times a term to engage in scholarly discussion about complex and often controversial issues.

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Academic and Wellbeing Enrichment

The Boarding Academic Prep and Enrichment program integrates academic support with broader life skills development to foster a holistic boarding experience for boys.

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Boarding Staff

The Boarding Precinct is led by Head of Senior School, Head of Harlin House and Head of Griffith House.

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Griffith House

Griffith House offers a warm, structured, and supportive boarding environment for boys in Years 5 to 8

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Harlin House

Harlin House is home to boarding students in Years 9 to 12, featuring modern individual rooms for each boy and spaces for study and social activities.

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Pastoral Care

BGS Boarding has an extensive pastoral care system to support boarders with their emotional and social wellbeing.

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Activities Program

The Boarding Activities Program encourages friendship, fun and fortitude among our boarders.

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Football

Football is one of the most popular sports at BGS, with students from Years 5 to 12 representing the School in the GPS competition.

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Gymnastics

BGS is home to one of the leading gymnastics programs in the country, proudly running since 1915.

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Public Speaking

Public Speaking is a valuable platform for students to learn how to articulate their thoughts clearly and effectively.

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Astronomy

Astronomy Club gives participants the chance to capture images and collect data about the Milky Way to get a better understanding of the universe.

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Basketball

Basketball at Brisbane Grammar School is a vibrant and rapidly developing program. Offered to students from Years 5 to 12, it boasts over 600 participants, and stands as one of the School’s most popular co-curricular sports

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Theatre

BGS Theatre provides students from Years 5 to 12 with exciting opportunities to extend their creativity and performance skills through audition-based productions.

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Chess

BGS Chess has a strong reputation for producing some of the top performing players in Queensland.

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Cricket

BGS Cricket boasts some of the most impressive school-based cricket facilities in Australia.

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Cross Country

BGS is renowned for its consistent success in Cross Country, with many pathways to compete at state, national and international competitions.

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Debating

BGS has one of the strongest and most competitive debating programs in Australia.

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Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is a global youth development program, challenging participants to build resilience and leadership through volunteering and outdoor adventure.

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Enterprise Groups

Enterprise Groups equips students with essential 21st-century skills in a hands-on, future-focused environment.

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STEM Racing

STEM Racing students form racing teams that are responsible for the engineering, marketing, designing, manufacturing, testing and racing of miniature F1 cars.

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Fencing

BGS Fencing stands out as a top-performing program, consistently producing athletes who compete at state, national, and international levels.

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Future Problem Solving

Future Problem Solving challenges students to research global issues, brainstorm solutions and learn how to pitch an action plan.

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Game Design

Game Design offers a unique experience to students looking to learn how to develop a game from beginning to end.

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Greening Grammar

Greening Grammar is a sustainability club, where students consider international issues while pushing for change at a local level.

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Lapidary Club

The Lapidary Club supports student exploration of cutting, shaping and polishing stones as part of a hands-on and creative experience.

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Maker Spaces

Maker Spaces is a dynamic, hands-on club offered to students from Years 5 to 12.

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Model United Nations

The Model UN Club is suitable for any student interested in foreign affairs, international relations, sustainable development, policymaking or politics.

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Music

BGS offers an extensive Cocurricular Music Program, catering for students of all levels.

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Public Purpose

The Public Purpose Program is available to all students and offers a unique platform for students to engage in meaningful service and citizenship.

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Respect Group

The Respect Group is open to students in Years 9 to 12 and empowers the boys to become advocates for equality and respectful relationships.

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Junior Robotics

The Years 5 and 6 Robotics program offers boys an engaging introduction to engineering, coding and innovation.

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Senior Robotics

With access to state-of-the-art workshops in the STEAM Precinct, students learn how to design, build and program a robot from scratch.

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Rowing

BGS Rowing has a tradition of success within the GPS competition, bolstered by numerous Head of the River Premierships.

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Rugby

The BGS Rugby program has a legacy of developing players who go on to compete for Queensland and Australia.

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Science Extension

A rigorous extension for high achieving chemists, with systematic training in advanced theory and problem solving beyond the curriculum.

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STEAM Tank

STEAM Tank is an innovation program for Year 9 students who are curious about AI, entrepreneurship and design thinking.

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Reconciliation Action Group

The Student Reconciliation Action Group is committed to promoting understanding, respect and meaningful action towards Reconciliation within the School.

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Swimming

BGS Swimming has a proud history of outstanding performance with athletes consistently competing at an international level.

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Tennis

The BGS Tennis Centre includes 10 courts and is considered one of the best tennis facilities at an Australian school.

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Titration

Titration sharpens analytical chemistry skills through precise volumetric analysis and competition protocols. It is available to students in Years 10 to 12.

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Track and Field

Track and Field is open to boys in Years 5 to 12 who are wanting to compete in the GPS competition.

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Volleyball

BGS Volleyball is offered from Years 5 to 12 and continues to evolve into one of the School’s most dynamic and connected sports.

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Grammar Coding

Grammar Coding participants are introduced to the fundamentals of coding and computer programming through languages, such as Python and Java.

Whilst delivering academically, Brisbane Grammar School has offered our boys the opportunity to belong to a community that teaches respect and well-being, positioning them to lead themselves and others into the future.

- Keiran and Rachael Dauber

ATAR RESULTS NAPLAN RESULTS

Nothing Without Hard Work

2024 Academic Results

These outstanding results demonstrate our school motto - 'Nil Sine Labore', or 'Nothing Without Hard Work' - reflecting the dedication and perseverance of our staff and students.

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BGS Median ATAR

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Nothing Without Hard Work

2025 Academic Results

These outstanding results demonstrate our school motto - 'Nil Sine Labore', or 'Nothing Without Hard Work' - reflecting the dedication and perseverance of our staff and students.

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