To pursue excellence is to embrace the possibilities of ‘better’

How can I improve?
Is there a better way to achieve my purpose?
Is there a better solution?

A culture of pursuing excellence

Nil Sine Labore – Nothing Without Work

Brisbane Grammar School has pursued excellence in education for more than 150 years. Entrenched as the leading school for boys in Queensland, BGS continues to improve. Balancing history with innovation, the School has been relentlessly In Pursuit of Excellence since 1868.

In Pursuit of Excellence goes to the core values of the BGS culture, which guides how we create educational experiences, support our boys, and deliver the service our parents expect.

This pursuit of excellence is represented in the School's academic outcomes, cocurricular engagement and commitment to student wellbeing. Graduates continue their pursuit of excellence in their university studies and careers.

Each boy is encouraged to pursue excellence and is provided with an environment where he can thrive.

Alumni pursue excellence in all stages of their career.
Nothing without work.

James Chin Moody (1993)

International tech and carbon-neutral logistics entrepreneur

Sean Parsons (1997)

International medical entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Ellume

Raziq Qasimi (2014)

Former refugee and aspiring human rights lawyer

Richard Thompson (2002)

Ultraman World Champion, business owner and mentor

Brisbane Grammar School’s ability to produce so many outstanding students is no accident.

How do you measure excellence?

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ATAR results

50% of graduates in the state's top 4.7%

NAPLAN scores

62% in the state’s top 25%

BGS Old Boy Sean Parsons shows BGS students what excellence in education means.

Alumni

Graduates pursue their excellence in diverse fields

Tertiary offers to world-class universities

100% tertiary eligibility

Boarding

Excellent facilities and more than 400 hours of additional academic support for boarders

Learning practices

Innovative teaching pedagogy studies validated by The University of Melbourne

Teacher quality (opens in new window/tab)

Academic staff receive 2 hours of weekly development on average

Student Wellbeing

24 dimensions used to identify, track and support wellbeing to ensure boys are supported and happy

Cocurricular opportunities

95% involvement in two or more pursuits across Sport, Music, Drama, Clubs and Activities

The BGS environment Fostered Excellence in academia, culture and sport.

Generations of pursuing excellence

Brisbane Grammar School fosters a community of lifelong learners and provides the best start in life for the thinkers and leaders of tomorrow. We are proud of our community members who continue to pursue excellence. Click below to read more.