“In a girls' school, students uncover their strengths, amplify their voices, and chart purposeful futures—free from limiting stereotypes and full of possibility. Backed by research and global alumnae outcomes, girls' schools foster leadership, resilience, and the academic confidence needed to shape the world ahead.” (The Girls’ School Advantage, 2026, www.girlsschools.org).
The Advantages of Girls’ Schools
Girls’ schools create an environment where your daughter can excel academically, grow in self-confidence, and develop the leadership skills she needs to thrive.
St John Fisher College offers a holistic environment where girls can thrive, devoid of many obvious distractions. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in and compete across all fields, academic, sporting and culture, and the results speak for themselves. Extensive research has been done surrounding academic results of single sex educational settings, with findings pointing to a better uptake of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in girls’ schools where stereotypes and social pressures don’t exist. The same is true of participation rates in sport, and this is evident at St John Fisher College where girls participate and compete at a high level in sports like AFL that are traditionally male-dominated.
In a girls' school, students experience:
- Agency -
Girls’ perspectives shape every decision, discussion, and opportunity.
- Belonging -
Every student feels seen, heard, and valued in a community built for them.
- Leadership
as a Mindset - Leadership is a daily practice grounded in purpose
and confidence.
- Limitless
Achievement - Big goals are the norm, and bold thinking is
encouraged every step of the way.
- Global
Readiness - Graduates are prepared to create positive change
worldwide.
Girls' schools cultivate:
Girls grow up confident that their ideas matter. At a girls’ school, students are encouraged to speak freely, and without interruption.
Girls’ schools empower students to become bold leaders. At girls' schools, a girl occupies every role—from the Student Leadership roles, to the Debating Team, to the Science Ambassadors.
Girls’ school students report stronger self-confidence than
their co-educated peers.
With classes that challenge them to achieve their full academic potential, girls excel academically in girls' schools.
Girls’ school graduates are six times more likely to consider majoring in mathematics, science, and technology in their college or university studies.
Students at girls’ schools demonstrate stronger motivation and higher aspirations to pursue advanced degrees and leadership opportunities.
Top 10 Reasons to Choose a Girls’ School (International Coalition of Girls’ Schools, 2026)
St John Fisher College is a proud member of The International Coalition of Girls’ Schools, an organisation that advocates and supports girls’ schools and the opportunities that lie within. For more information and access to the latest research on the many advantages of choosing a girls’ school for your daughter, visit https://www.girlsschools.org/the-girls-school-advantage/parents
© Brisbane Catholic Education, St John Fisher College Bracken Ridge (2026)