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Set amidst a picturesque 125-acre campus on Brisbane’s northside, St Paul’s School is a co-educational Anglican school dedicated to providing exceptional education from Pre-Prep to Year 12. Surrounded by park-like landscapes, our campus inspires learning and community connection. With thoughtfully designed learning spaces and an innovative library precinct, we embrace diverse teaching approaches that encourage collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and deep engagement.
At St Paul’s School, we nurture growth and inspire personal excellence into every aspect of our community from academics and the performing arts to sport, service learning, and outdoor education. Guided by the SPS spirit, we are united by love, service, and hope, as modelled by Christ. Together, we nurture integrity, foster meaningful connections, and empower every student to achieve their personal best and embrace their unique potential.
St Paul’s School Army Cadet Unit provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop leadership skills. St Paul’s is one of only a few Queensland schools with a Cadet Unit. Students participate in various leadership forums of a theoretical nature as well a range of outdoor activities such as unit training, ceremonial parades and camping. Students also have the opportunity to complete a Duke of Edinburgh Award through Cadets.
Students get the chance to pit their chess skills against fellow students and other schools. The St Paul’s Chess Club is fully equipped with match size chess sets and clocks. It also boasts an outdoor, full size chess set for students to access at lunchtimes which is played by Junior, Middle and Senior School students.
Dance is a pursuit that has a long tradition at St Paul’s School. The combination of state-of-the-art facilities (The Walker Centre) and a close relationship with Dance Directions has afforded many students the chance to flourish through training and performance. Dance can be engaged with through direct involvement with Dance Directions and also through curricular opportunities in the Junior School and as an elective in Years 7, 8 and 9.
St Paul’s debating teams compete as part the Queensland Debating Union and Circuit Debating Society. Students of all ages have the opportunity to compete and learn valuable skills; particularly the ability to think on their feet.
Drama is offered to students in Middle and Senior School and provides a multitude of performance opportunities including plays, musicals and tours. Our recently opened, state of the art Performing Arts Centre provides our Drama students with exceptional opportunities to perform their works.
The St Paul’s Photography Club is an interactive, photography-based club. Members are involved in photographing all major events on the St Paul’s School Calendar as well as exploring their own creativity in the photographic medium.
Interact is Rotary International’s service club for young people in Middle and Senior School. Our Interact club is sponsored by Pine Rivers Rotary Club, and each year students complete at least two community service projects, one of which furthers international understanding and goodwill.
Private bus services are available to the below suburbs. Students in Years 4 and over can use these services on their own, however, students in Pre-Prep to Year 3 must be accompanied by an older sibling or guardian.
To plan your journey to St Paul’s School using Government or other private services (such as Thompsons), please use the Translink journey planner.
Depending on your individual circumstances, your child may be eligible for the State Government’s Transport Assistance Scheme. You can view more details about the eligibility for the scheme on the Queensland Government’s website.
Click the buttons below to begin your enrolment or speak with our registrar.
St Paul’s School offers the following CRICOS registered courses to international students:
• 063321F – High School Preparation Program
• 083667C – Primary School Studies (Prep – Year 6)
• 083668B – Junior Secondary Studies (Years 7 – 10)
• 083669A – Senior Secondary Studies (Years 11 – 12)
The St Paul’s School High School Preparation Program is accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS).
At St Paul’s School, we are deeply committed to nurturing the holistic development of our students, ensuring their academic excellence, personal growth, wellbeing, and a strong sense of community pride. As part of this commitment, we offer a variety of excellence scholarships. These scholarships empower students to develop their unique talents, explore their passions, and grow as individuals.
Specialist scholarships are for students that excel in their chosen area of specialty.
There are three specialist scholarship categories for 2026.
Performing Arts Scholarships for students who excel in music, drama or dance.
Sport Scholarships for students who excel in any given sport.
Vocational Scholarships for students commencing in Year 10 who are wishing to follow a vocational educational pathway in Years 11 and 12.
Students wishing to apply for a specialist scholarship must:
Details of the application process and criteria are included in the information pack linked below.
Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview or audition with the Principal.
Successful applicants will receive a letter of offer from the Principal.
Provide scholarship funding for members of the community with Indigenous heritage who may not have the financial means. Full or part scholarships are offered to Indigenous students to cover the cost of tuition at St Paul’s School.
Are awarded on the basis of family need. For enquiries about bursaries please contact the Registrar – enrolments@stpauls.qld.edu.au.
