Great Public Schools Association of Queensland
The Great Public Schools Association of Queensland Inc. (GPS) is an association of nine south-east Queensland secondary schools established in 1918. With the exception of Brisbane State High School, GPS schools are all-male, private schools. As of 2013, seventy percent of Queensland's Rhodes Scholars have attended a GPS school.[1] Similar associations exist in New South Wales (AAGPS) and Victoria (APS).
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| Formation | 1918 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Brisbane, Queensland |
Membership | Anglican Church Grammar School Brisbane Boys' College Brisbane Grammar School Brisbane State High School Ipswich Grammar School St. Joseph's Nudgee College St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace The Southport School Toowoomba Grammar School |
Official language | English |
Secretary General | Nicole L'Efevre |
Schools
Current member schools[2]
There have been critics of the GPS competition of Brisbane State High's membership to the GPS Competition, primarily because it is the only Public School in the GPS competition. However, its membership is maintained despite dispute. The term "Public Schools" in the GPS acronym encompasses all public education including the Grammar Schools who are indeed themselves Public Schools. (Grammar Schools Act, 1860)
| School | Location | Enrolment | Founded | Denomination | Day/boarding | Year entered competition* |
School colours | School nickname |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglican Church Grammar School[note a] | East Brisbane | 1,800 | 1912 | Anglican | Day & boarding | 1918 | Blue and grey |
Churchie |
| Brisbane Boys' College | Toowong | 1,600 | 1902 | Uniting Church/Presbyterian | Day & boarding | 1918 | Green, white and black |
BBC or College |
| Brisbane Grammar School | Spring Hill | 1,700 | 1868 | Secular or Non-denominational | Day & boarding | 1918 | Dark blue and light blue |
Grammar or BGS |
| Brisbane State High School | South Brisbane | 3,361 (approximately 1,669 males)[3] |
1913[4] | Secular | Day | 1921 | Cerise and navy blue |
State High |
| Ipswich Grammar School | Ipswich | 1,080 | 1863 | Non-denominational | Day & boarding | 1918 | Red and white |
Ipswich or IGS |
| St Joseph's College, Nudgee | Boondall | 1,750 | 1891 | Catholic | Day & boarding | 1918 | Blue and white |
Nudgee |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | Spring Hill | 1,691 | 1875 | Catholic | Day | 1918 | Red & black |
Terrace or Gregory Terrace |
| The Southport School | Southport | 1,305 | 1901 | Anglican | Day & boarding | 1920 | Maroon, navy and white |
TSS or Southport |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | Toowoomba | 1,258 | 1875 | Non-denominational | Day & boarding | 1920 | Blue and gold |
Toowoomba or TGS |
Former member schools
| School | Location | Enrolment | Founded | Denomination | Day/boarding | School colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Laurence's College | South Brisbane | 2000 | 1915 | Catholic | Day | Black and gold |
Central Technical College High School, a Government-run school, was initially a member from 1918 but merged with Brisbane Junior State High School and High Top Wynnum State School in 1921* to form Brisbane State High School, which is still a member of the association.
St. Laurence's College was forced to leave the GPS in the 1920s because it did not have a cricket pitch and a football oval. They competed at least up to and including the September 23, 1928 Athletics Carnival. They are now members of the Associated Independent Colleges (AIC) Competition.
Physical recreation
Basketball
The schools have competed in an annual basketball premiership since 1986. A summary of First V winners appears below. For a full list of premiers by year, see http://www.gpsqld.org.au/.
| School | Premierships | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Brisbane State High School | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| The Southport School | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Notes
- Results up to and including 2019 season.
- Brisbane State High School has been the most successful school in GPS Basketball based upon premierships.
LIST OF GPS Basketball 1st V PREMIERS:
1986 Ipswich Grammar School
1987 Brisbane Boys' College
1988 Anglican Church Grammar School
1989 Anglican Church Grammar School
1990 Anglican Church Grammar School & Nudgee College
1991 Nudgee College & Ipswich Grammar School
1992 Nudgee College & Ipswich Grammar School
1993 Ipswich Grammar School
1994 Ipswich Grammar School
1995 Brisbane Boys' College
1996 Ipswich Grammar School
1997 Gregory Terrace
1998 Brisbane State High School & Nudgee College
1999 Brisbane State High School
2000 Brisbane State High School & Gregory Terrace
2001 Nudgee College
2002 Brisbane State High School
2003 Nudgee College
2004 Brisbane State High School & Gregory Terrace
2005 Brisbane Boys' College
2006 Brisbane State High School
2007 Brisbane State High School
2008 Anglican Church Grammar School
2009 The Southport School
2010 Brisbane State High School
2011 Brisbane State High School & Brisbane Boys' College
2012 The Southport School
2013 Anglican Church Grammar School
2014 Anglican Church Grammar School
2015 Ipswich Grammar School
2016 Brisbane State High School
2017 Brisbane Boys' College
2018 Ipswich Grammar School
2019 Gregory Terrace & Anglican Church Grammar School
Cricket
The schools have competed in an annual cricket premiership since 1919. A summary of First XI winners appears below.
| School | Premierships | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 18 | 16 | 2 |
| Brisbane State High School | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| The Southport School | 20 | 18 | 2 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Notes
- No competition held from 1942 to 1945 inclusive due to World War II.
- Current Premiers (2020): St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace & Brisbane Boys' College
- Results up to and including 2020 season.
- The Southport School has been the most successful school in GPS Cricket based upon premierships.
LIST OF GPS 1st XI CRICKET PREMIERS:
1919 Brisbane Grammar School
1920 Brisbane Grammar School & The Southport School (tie)
1921 Brisbane Grammar School
1922 Ipswich Grammar School & Nudgee College (tie)
1923 Toowoomba Grammar School & The Southport School (tie)
1924 Toowoomba Grammar School
1925 Nudgee College
1926 The Southport School
1927 The Southport School
1928 Toowoomba Grammar School & The Southport School (tie)
1929 Church of England Grammar School & The Southport School (tie)
1930 Brisbane Grammar School
1931 Brisbane Grammar School & Church of England Grammar School (tie)
1932 Toowoomba Grammar School
1933 Toowoomba Grammar School
1934 Church of England Grammar School
1935 Church of England Grammar School
1936 Toowoomba Grammar School
1937 Ipswich Grammar School
1938 Nudgee College
1939 Nudgee College
1940 Church of England Grammar School
1941 Church of England Grammar School
1942 to 1945 No Competitions (World War II)
1946 Brisbane Grammar School
1947 Brisbane Boys’ College
1948 Church of England Grammar School
1949 Brisbane State High School
1950 Church of England Grammar School
1951 Brisbane Grammar School
1952 Gregory Terrace
1953 Ipswich Grammar School
1954 Brisbane Grammar School
1955 Brisbane Grammar School & Church of England Grammar School (tie)
1956 Brisbane Grammar School
1957 Ipswich Grammar School
1958 Ipswich Grammar School
1959 Church of England Grammar School
1960 Brisbane Grammar School
1961 Brisbane Grammar School
1962 Brisbane Boys’ College & Church of England Grammar School (tie)
1963 Church of England Grammar School
1964 Nudgee College
1965 Brisbane Grammar School
1966 Brisbane State High School
1967 Church of England Grammar School
1968 Ipswich Grammar School
1969 Ipswich Grammar School
1970 The Southport School
1971 The Southport School & Brisbane Grammar School (tie)
1972 The Southport School
1973 The Southport School
1974 The Southport School
1975 Ipswich Grammar School
1976 Church of England Grammar School
1977 Brisbane State High School
1978 Brisbane Grammar School
1979 Brisbane State High School
1980 The Southport School
1981 The Southport School
1982 The Southport School
1983 Brisbane Grammar School
1984 Church of England Grammar School
1985 Brisbane Boys’ College
1986 Toowoomba Grammar School
1987 Toowoomba Grammar School
1988 Toowoomba Grammar School
1989 Ipswich Grammar School
1990 Toowoomba Grammar School
1991 Nudgee College
1992 Brisbane State High School
1993 Brisbane State High School
1994 Nudgee College
1995 Brisbane Boys’ College
1996 Anglican Church Grammar School
1997 Anglican Church Grammar School]
1998 Nudgee College
1999 Anglican Church Grammar School
2000 Toowoomba Grammar School
2001 Nudgee College
2002 Brisbane State High School
2003 Brisbane Boys’ College
2004 Gregory Terrace
2005 Toowoomba Grammar School
2006 Ipswich Grammar School
2007 Ipswich Grammar School
2008 Ipswich Grammar School
2009 Nudgee College
2010 The Southport School
2011 The Southport School
2012 Anglican Church Grammar School
2013 Brisbane Grammar School
2014 The Southport School
2015 The Southport School
2016 Ipswich Grammar school
2017 The Southport School
2018 The Southport School
2019 The Southport school
2020 Gregory Terrace & Brisbane Boys' College
Cross Country
The schools have competed in an annual cross-country championship since 1971. A summary of winners appears below. For a full list of premiers by year, see http://www.gpsqld.org.au/.
| School | Wins | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Brisbane State High School | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| The Southport School | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Notes
- Current Premiers (2020): Brisbane State High School
- Results up to and including 2020 competition.
- Anglican Church Grammar School has been the most successful school in GPS Cross Country based upon premierships.
GPS CROSS COUNTRY PREMIERSHIPS
1971 Church of England Grammar School
1972 Church of England Grammar School
1973 Church of England Grammar School
1974 Brisbane Grammar School
1975 Brisbane Grammar School & Church of England Grammar School (tie)
1976 Church of England Grammar School
1977 Church of England Grammar School
1978 Church of England Grammar School
1979 Brisbane Grammar School
1980 Church of England Grammar School
1981 Brisbane Grammar School
1982 Brisbane Grammar School
1983 Church of England Grammar School
1984 Brisbane Grammar School
1985 Anglican Church of Grammar School
1986 Anglican Church of Grammar School
1987 Anglican Church of Grammar School
1988 Anglican Church of Grammar School
1989 Anglican Church of Grammar School
1990 The Southport School
1991 Ipswich Grammar School
1992 Ipswich Grammar School
1993 Brisbane Grammar School
1994 Brisbane Grammar School
1995 Brisbane Grammar School
1996 Brisbane Grammar School
1997 Brisbane Grammar School
1998 Brisbane Grammar School
1999 Nudgee College
2000 Brisbane Grammar School
2001 Gregory Terrace
2002 Gregory Terrace
2003 Gregory Terrace
2004 Gregory Terrace & Ipswich Grammar School (tie)
2005 Nudgee College
2006 Brisbane Grammar School
2007 Anglican Church Grammar School & Ipswich Grammar School (tie)
2008 Gregory Terrace
2009 Anglican Church Grammar School
2010 Gregory Terrace & Nudgee College (tie)
2011 Gregory Terrace
2012 Anglican Church Grammar School
2013 Gregory Terrace
2014 Gregory Terrace
2015 Nudgee College
2016 Brisbane Grammar School
2017 Brisbane Grammar School
2018 Brisbane Boys' College
2019 Brisbane Boys' College
2020 Brisbane State High School
Gymnastics
The schools have competed in an annual gymnastics competition from 1915 to 2020, making it the oldest GPS sport, dating before the establishment of the GPS Association in 1918.[5] A summary of winners appears below. For a full list of premiers by year, see http://www.gpsqld.org.au/.
| School | Wins | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| The Southport School | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 63 | 61 | 1 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Notes
- Ipswich Grammar School has never competed in gymnastics. Anglican Church Grammar School, Toowoomba Grammar School and Nudgee College no longer consistently compete in gymnastics (occasionally, small teams/individuals have represented these schools at the championships).
- Although never officially involved, Brisbane State High School has occasionally is involved with few individuals.
- No competition in 1924 or from 1929 to 1932 inclusive.
- Results up to and including 2020 competition.
- Brisbane Grammar School in 2012 won Division 3 by 0.5 points and Division 1 by 0.1 points, while losing Division 2 by over 20.0 points. It has been unofficially dubbed one of the greatest premierships in GPS history.
- Brisbane Grammar School has been the most successful school in GPS Gymnastics based upon premierships.
- Brisbane Grammar School has a decade-long premiership, winning all championships from 2011 and 2020.
- GPS Gymnastics has been officially discontinued after the 2020 GPS Championships on September 5th, ending with a 105 year history. This was due to a continuing decline of participating students and viable competition across all schools, making GPS Gymnastics one of three sports to be discontinued by the GPS Association. Future potential school competitions are currently undecided.
Rowing
The schools have competed in an annual Head of the River rowing championship since 1918. A summary of winning Eights crews (Fours from 1918 to 1954 inclusive) appears below. For individual results, see GPS Head of the River - Queensland.
Notes
- Ipswich Grammar School and Toowoomba Grammar School do not take part in rowing competition.
- Gregory Terrace first competed in 1928 but did not compete again until 1954.
- Nudgee College first competed in 2002.
- No competition 1942 to 1945 inclusive due to World War II.
- There have been 2 ties for first place - 1928 and 1965.
- In all, there have been 5 ties for a podium (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) position; the most recent of which was for 3rd in the 2019 race.
- A "No Race" was declared in 1983 due to multiple protests regarding the outcome of the race.
- Results up to and including 2019.
- Brisbane Boys' College has been the most successful school in GPS Rowing based upon 1st VIII premierships.
The schools have also competed for the Old Boys Cup for best overall school at Head of the River since 1988. A summary of winning Schools appears below. For individual results, see GPS Head of the River - Queensland.
Notes
- There has been 1 tie for first place - 2012.
- Not awarded in 2010 due to inclement weather conditions.
- Results up to and including 2019.
- Anglican Church Grammar School has been the most successful school in the Old Boys' Cup.
Rugby
The schools have competed in an annual rugby premiership since 1918 (initially playing rugby league until 1928, when the schools reverted to rugby union).[6]
| School | Premierships | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Nudgee College | 42 | 35 | 7 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 18 | 14 | 4 |
| Brisbane State High School | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| The Southport School | 11 | 8 | 3 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 2 | 1 | 1 |
List of GPS rugby XV premiers
| Year | Premiership winners |
|---|---|
| 1918 | Ipswich Grammar School |
| 1919 | |
| 1920 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1921 | |
| 1922 | The Southport School |
| 1923 | St Joseph's College, Nudge |
| 1924 | 2-way tie between; St Joseph's College, Nudgee and Toowoomba Grammar School |
| 1925 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1926 | The Southport School |
| 1927 | St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace |
| 1928 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1929 | |
| 1930 | Toowoomba Grammar School |
| 1931 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1932 | 2-way tie between; St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace and Toowoomba Grammar School |
| 1933 | The Southport School |
| 1934 | Ipswich Grammar School |
| 1935 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1936 | |
| 1937 | |
| 1938 | The Southport School |
| 1939 | Anglican Church Grammar School |
| 1940 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1941 | |
| 1942 | Official competition suspended due to World War II |
| 1943 | |
| 1944 | |
| 1945 | |
| 1946 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1947 | Brisbane State High School |
| 1948 | Toowoomba Grammar School |
| 1949 | Anglican Church Grammar School |
| 1950 | 2-way tie between; Anglican Church Grammar School and St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1951 | Anglican Church Grammar School |
| 1952 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1953 | |
| 1954 | 4-way tie between; St Joseph's College, Nudgee, Anglican Church Grammar School, Toowoomba Grammar School and Brisbane Boys' College |
| 1955 | Anglican Church Grammar School |
| 1956 | 3-way tie between; Brisbane Grammar School, Toowoomba Grammar School and St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace |
| 1957 | Anglican Church Grammar School |
| 1958 | Brisbane Grammar School |
| 1959 | Anglican Church Grammar School |
| 1960 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1961 | |
| 1962 | Anglican Church Grammar School |
| 1963 | |
| 1964 | Brisbane State High School |
| 1965 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1966 | |
| 1967 | Anglican Church Grammar School |
| 1968 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1969 | Brisbane State High School |
| 1970 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1971 | |
| 1972 | Brisbane Grammar School |
| 1973 | 2-way tie between; Brisbane Grammar School and Brisbane State High School |
| 1974 | 2-way tie between; Brisbane State High School and Anglican Church Grammar School |
| 1975 | Brisbane State High School |
| 1976 | 2-way tie between; Brisbane Grammar School and Brisbane State High School |
| 1977 | St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace |
| 1978 | |
| 1979 | |
| 1980 | |
| 1981 | |
| 1982 | Anglican Church Grammar School |
| 1983 | Brisbane State High School |
| 1984 | 2-way tie between; Ipswich Grammar School and Brisbane State High School |
| 1985 | Ipswich Grammar School |
| 1986 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1987 | |
| 1988 | Ipswich Grammar School |
| 1989 | |
| 1990 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1991 | |
| 1992 | 2-way tie between; Brisbane Grammar School and Brisbane State High School |
| 1993 | 3-way tie between; Ipswich Grammar School St Joseph's College, Nudgee and Brisbane State High School |
| 1994 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1995 | |
| 1996 | St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace |
| 1997 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 1998 | |
| 1999 | Anglican Church Grammar School |
| 2000 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 2001 | The Southport School |
| 2002 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 2003 | 2-way tie between; Anglican Church Grammar School and The Southport School |
| 2004 | St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace |
| 2005 | 2-way tie between; Anglican Church Grammar School and Brisbane State High School |
| 2006 | The Southport School |
| 2007 | |
| 2008 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 2009 | Brisbane State High School |
| 2010 | 3-way tie between Brisbane State High School, St Joseph's College, Nudgee and The Southport School |
| 2011 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 2012 | Brisbane Grammar School |
| 2013 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 2014 | Anglican Church Grammar School |
| 2015 | |
| 2016 | Brisbane State High School |
| 2017 | 2-way tie between; St Joseph's College, Nudgee and The Southport School |
| 2018 | St Joseph's College, Nudgee |
| 2019 | The Southport School |
| 2020 | Brisbane Boys' College |
Notes
- Premiers are determined by win-loss records only and not by bonus points or points differential.[7]
- St. Joseph's College, Nudgee has been the most successful school in GPS Rugby based upon premierships.
Sailing
An annual Sailing competition was instigated in 2000. A summary of winners appears below. For a full list of winners by year, see http://www.gpsqld.org.au/.
| School | Wins |
|---|---|
| The Southport School | 7 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 4 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 4 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 3 |
Notes
- Brisbane State High School, Gregory Terrace, Nudgee College, Toowoomba Grammar School and Ipswich Grammar School do not compete in sailing.
- Not awarded in 2012 due to bad weather.
- Up to and including 2018.
- The Southport School has been the most successful school in GPS Sailing based upon premierships.
GPS SAILING PREMIERS
2000 Brisbane Grammar School
2001 Anglican Church Grammar School
2002 The Southport School
2003 The Southport School
2004 Anglican Church Grammar School
2005 Brisbane Grammar School
2006 Brisbane Grammar School
2007 Brisbane Boys' College
2008 Brisbane Boys' College
2009 Anglican Church Grammar School
2010 Anglican Church Grammar School
2011 Brisbane Boys' College
2012 Not awarded as all races were not conducted due to weather
2013 Brisbane Grammar School
2014 The Southport School
2015 The Southport School
2016 The Southport School
2017 The Southport School
2018 The Southport School
Football
The schools have competed in an annual Association football competition since 1991. A summary of winners appears below. For a full list of winners by year, see http://www.gpsqld.org.au/.
| School | Wins | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Grammar School | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Brisbane State High School | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Southport School | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Notes
- Current Premiers (2019): Anglican Church Grammar School
- Up to and including 2019.
- St. Joseph's Nudgee College have been the most successful schools in GPS Football based upon premierships.
GPS FOOTBALL 1st XI PREMIERS
1991 Brisbane Boys’ College
1992 Brisbane Grammar School
1993 Brisbane Boys’ College
1994 Brisbane Grammar School
1995 St Joseph's Nudgee College
1996 Ipswich Grammar School
1997 St Joseph's Nudgee College
1998 Ipswich Grammar School & St Joseph's Nudgee College (tie)
1999 Brisbane Grammar School & Ipswich Grammar School (tie)
2000 Brisbane Grammar School
2001 St Joseph's Nudgee College
2002 Ipswich Grammar School
2003 St Joseph's Nudgee College
2004 Brisbane Boys' College
2005 Brisbane State High School
2006 Brisbane Grammar School & Brisbane State High School (tie)
2007 Brisbane Grammar School
2008 Ipswich Grammar School
2009 Ipswich Grammar School
2010 Brisbane Boys' College
2011 Brisbane Boys' College
2012 The Southport School
2013 St Joseph's Nudgee College & The Southport School (tie)
2014 St Joseph's Nudgee College & The Southport School (tie)
2015 Toowoomba Grammar School
2016 St Joseph' Nudgee College & Toowoomba Grammar School
2017 Ipswich Grammar School
2018 St Joseph's Nudgee College
2019 Anglican Church Grammar School
Swimming
The schools have competed in an annual swimming competition since 1918. A summary of winners appears below. For a full list of winners by year, see http://www.gpsqld.org.au/.
| School | Wins | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 20 | 19 | 1 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Brisbane State High School | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| The Southport School | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes
- No competition took place in 1932, 1938, 1942, 1951, 1966 or 1967.
- Up to and including 2019.
- Anglican Church Grammar School has been the most successful school in GPS Swimming based upon premierships.
GPS SWIMMING PREMIERSHIPS
1918 Gregory Terrace
1919 Gregory Terrace
1920 Brisbane Grammar School
1921 Gregory Terrace
1922 The Southport School
1923 Nudgee College
1924 Brisbane Grammar School
1925 Brisbane Grammar School
1926 Brisbane Grammar School
1927 Brisbane Grammar School
1928 Brisbane Grammar School
1929 Brisbane Grammar School
1930 Church of England Grammar School
1931 Brisbane Grammar School
1932 No Competition
1933 Brisbane State High School
1934 Brisbane Grammar School
1935 Toowoomba Grammar School
1936 Brisbane Grammar School
1937 Church of England Grammar School
1938 No Competition
1939 Church of England Grammar School
1940 Church of England Grammar School
1941 Church of England Grammar School
1942 No Competition
1943 Church of England Grammar School
1944 Church of England Grammar School
1945 Church of England Grammar School
1946 Church of England Grammar School
1947 Church of England Grammar School
1948 Church of England Grammar School
1949 Church of England Grammar School
1950 Church of England Grammar School
1951 No Competition
1952 Gregory Terrace
1953 Gregory Terrace
1954 Nudgee College & Gregory Terrace (tie)
1955 Gregory Terrace
1956 Church of England Grammar School
1957 Gregory Terrace
1958 Gregory Terrace
1959 Gregory Terrace
1960 Church of England Grammar School
1961 Church of England Grammar School
1962 Church of England Grammar School
1963 Church of England Grammar School
1984 Church of England Grammar School
1965 Church of England Grammar School
1966 to 1967 No Competition
1968 Brisbane State High School
1969 Brisbane State High School
1970 Gregory Terrace
1971 Brisbane Grammar School
1972 Brisbane Grammar School
1973 Brisbane Grammar School
1974 Brisbane Grammar School
1975 Brisbane Grammar School
1976 Brisbane Grammar School
1977 Brisbane Grammar School
1978 Brisbane State High School
1979 Brisbane State High School
1980 Brisbane State High School
1981 Brisbane State High School
1982 Brisbane State High School
1983 Brisbane State High School
1984 Brisbane State High School
1985 Brisbane State High School
1986 Brisbane State High School
1987 Gregory Terrace
1988 Gregory Terrace
1989 Gregory Terrace
1990 Gregory Terrace
1991 Gregory Terrace
1992 Nudgee College
1993 Nudgee College
1994 Nudgee College
1995 Nudgee College
1996 Nudgee College
1997 Nudgee College
1998 Nudgee College
1999 Nudgee College
2000 Nudgee College
2001 Nudgee College
2002 Nudgee College
2003 Nudgee College
2004 The Southport School
2005 The Southport School
2006 Nudgee College
2007 The Southport School
2008 The Southport School
2009 Nudgee College
2010 Nudgee College
2011 Nudgee College
2012 Nudgee College
2013 The Southport School
2014 Anglican Church Grammar School
2015 The Southport School
2016 The Southport School
2017 Brisbane Grammar School
2018 Brisbane Grammar School
2019 St Joseph's Nudgee College
2020 St Joseph's Nudgee College
Tennis
The schools have competed in an annual Tennis competition since 1918. A summary of First IV winners appears below. For a full list of winners by year, see http://www.gpsqld.org.au/.
| School | Wins | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Brisbane State High School | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| The Southport School | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 41 | 36 | 5 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 13 | 10 | 3 |
Notes
- No competition took place from 1945 to 1945 inclusive due to World War II.
- Up to and including 2019.
- Brisbane Grammar School has been the most successful school in GPS Tennis based upon premierships.
GPS 1st IV PREMIERSHIPS
1918 Brisbane Grammar School
1919 Brisbane Grammar School
1920 Brisbane Grammar School
1921 Brisbane Grammar School, Ipswich Grammar School, The Southport School (tie)
1922 Brisbane Grammar School
1923 Brisbane Grammar School
1924 The Southport School
1925 Brisbane Grammar School
1926 The Southport School
1927 Toowoomba Grammar School
1928 Brisbane Grammar School
1929 Ipswich Grammar School
1930 The Southport School
1931 Brisbane Grammar School
1932 Toowoomba Grammar School
1933 Brisbane Grammar School
1934 Brisbane Boys’ College, Brisbane Grammar School, The Southport School (tie)
1935 Nudgee College
1936 Nudgee College
1937 Toowoomba Grammar School
1938 Toowoomba Grammar School
1939 Toowoomba Grammar School
1940 Toowoomba Grammar School
1941 Church of England Grammar School, Ipswich Grammar School (tie)
1942 to 1945 No Competitions
1946 Toowoomba Grammar School
1947 Toowoomba Grammar School
1948 Church of England Grammar School, Toowoomba Grammar School (tie)
1949 Toowoomba Grammar School
1950 Brisbane Grammar School
1951 Brisbane Grammar School
1952 Toowoomba Grammar School
1953 Brisbane Grammar School
1954 Brisbane State High School
1955 Gregory Terrace
1956 The Southport School
1957 Church of England Grammar School, Toowoomba Grammar School (tie)
1958 Church of England Grammar School
1959 Brisbane State High School
1960 Church of England Grammar School
1961 Church of England Grammar School
1962 Church of England Grammar School
1963 Brisbane Grammar School
1964 Brisbane Grammar School
1965 Brisbane Grammar School
1966 Brisbane Grammar School
1967 Brisbane Grammar School
1968 Brisbane Grammar School
1969 Brisbane Grammar School
1970 Brisbane Grammar School
1971 Brisbane Grammar School
1972 Brisbane Grammar School & Brisbane State High School (tie)
1973 Brisbane State High School
1974 Brisbane Grammar School
1975 Brisbane Grammar School
1976 Brisbane Grammar School
1977 Brisbane Grammar School
1978 Brisbane Grammar School
1979 Brisbane Grammar School
1980 Brisbane Grammar School
1981 Brisbane Grammar School
1982 Brisbane Grammar School
1983 Brisbane Boys’ College
1984 Brisbane State High School
1985 Brisbane Grammar School
1986 Brisbane Grammar School
1987 Brisbane Boys’ College
1988 Nudgee College
1989 Nudgee College
1990 Nudgee College
1991 Brisbane Grammar School
1992 Gregory Terrace
1993 Nudgee College
1994 Nudgee College
1995 Gregory Terrace
1996 Anglican Church Grammar School
1997 Anglican Church Grammar School
1998 Gregory Terrace
1999 Gregory Terrace
2000 The Southport School
2001 The Southport School
2002 Ipswich Grammar School & Gregory Terrace (tie)
2003 Brisbane Grammar School, Gregory Terrace, Nudgee College (tie)
2004 Anglican Church Grammar School
2005 Anglican Church Grammar School
2006 Brisbane Boys’ College
2007 Brisbane Boys’ College
2008 Brisbane Boys’ College
2009 Brisbane Grammar School & Ipswich Grammar School (tie)
2010 Ipswich Grammar School
2011 Brisbane Boys' College, Brisbane Grammar School & Nudgee College (tie)
2012 Brisbane Grammar School
2013 Brisbane Boys' College, Brisbane Grammar School & Nudgee College (tie)
2014 Brisbane Boys' College
2015 Brisbane Boys' College
2016 Brisbane Boys' College
2017 Brisbane Boys' College
2018 The Southport School, Brisbane Boys' College (tie)
2019 Brisbane Boys’ College
Track and Field
The schools have competed in an annual athletics competition since 1918. A summary of winners appears below. For a full list of winners by year, see http://www.gpsqld.org.au/.
| School | Wins | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 20 | 19 | 1 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 21 | 19 | 2 |
| Brisbane State High School | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| The Southport School | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Notes
- Up to and including 2018.
- Ipswich Grammar School has been the most successful school in GPS Track & Field based upon premierships.
GPS TRACK & FIELD PREMIERSHIPS
1918 The Southport School
1919 The Southport School & Nudgee College (tie)
1920 Nudgee College
1921 Nudgee College
1922 The Southport School
1923 Church of England Grammar School
1924 Brisbane Grammar School
1925 Brisbane Boys’ College
1926 Brisbane Grammar School
1927 Gregory Terrace
1928 Brisbane Grammar School
1929 The Southport School & Church of England Grammar School (tie)
1930 Gregory Terrace
1931 Nudgee College
1932 Brisbane Grammar School
1933 The Southport School
1934 Gregory Terrace
1935 Brisbane Grammar School & Church of England Grammar School (tie)
1936 Brisbane Grammar School
1937 Brisbane Grammar School
1938 Brisbane Grammar School
1939 Brisbane Boys’ College
1940 Nudgee College
1941 Brisbane Grammar School
1942 Brisbane Boys’ College
1943 Church of England Grammar School
1944 Church of England Grammar School
1945 Toowoomba Grammar School
1946 Brisbane State High School
1947 Brisbane State High School
1948 Brisbane Grammar School
1949 Church of England Grammar School
1950 Gregory Terrace
1951 Gregory Terrace
1952 Church of England Grammar School
1953 Church of England Grammar School
1954 Church of England Grammar School
1955 Nudgee College
1956 Church of England Grammar School
1957 Church of England Grammar School
1958 Church of England Grammar School
1959 Church of England Grammar School
1960 Church of England Grammar School
1961 Church of England Grammar School
1962 Church of England Grammar School
1963 Church of England Grammar School
1964 Church of England Grammar School
1965 Church of England Grammar School
1966 Brisbane State High School
1967 Brisbane State High School
1968 Brisbane State High School
1969 Nudgee College
1970 Nudgee College
1971 Toowoomba Grammar School
1972 Toowoomba Grammar School
1973 Church of England Grammar School
1974 Church of England Grammar School
1975 Brisbane State High School
1976 Brisbane State High School
1977 Brisbane State High School
1978 Brisbane State High School
1979 Brisbane State High School
1980 Brisbane State High School
1981 Brisbane State High School
1982 Brisbane State High School
1983 Brisbane State High School
1984 Ipswich Grammar School
1985 Ipswich Grammar School
1986 Ipswich Grammar School
1987 Ipswich Grammar School
1988 Brisbane Grammar School
1989 Brisbane Grammar School
1990 Ipswich Grammar School
1991 Ipswich Grammar School
1992 Ipswich Grammar School
1993 Nudgee College
1994 Brisbane Grammar School
1995 Brisbane Grammar School
1996 Nudgee College
1997 Nudgee College
1998 Ipswich Grammar School
1999 Ipswich Grammar School
2000 Ipswich Grammar School
2001 Ipswich Grammar School
2002 Ipswich Grammar School
2003 Ipswich Grammar School
2004 Ipswich Grammar School
2005 Ipswich Grammar School
2006 Nudgee College
2007 Ipswich Grammar School
2008 Ipswich Grammar School
2009 Ipswich Grammar School
2010 Nudgee College
2011 Ipswich Grammar School
2012 Ipswich Grammar School
2013 Nudgee College
2014 Nudgee College
2015 Nudgee College
2016 Brisbane Boys’ College
2017 Brisbane Boys’ College
2018 Brisbane Boys' College
2019 Ipswich Grammar School
Volleyball
The schools have competed in an annual volleyball premiership since 1994. A summary of first team winners appears below. For a full list of winners by year, see http://www.gpsqld.org.au/.
| School | Wins | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Brisbane State High School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| The Southport School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Notes
- Up to and including 2019
- The Southport School do not take part in Volleyball
- Brisbane Grammar School has been the most successful school in GPS Volleyball based upon premierships.
GPS VOLLEYBALL PREMIERSHIPS
1994 Brisbane Boys’ College
1995 Brisbane Boys’ College
1996 Brisbane Boys’ College & Gregory Terrace (tie)
1997 Gregory Terrace
1998 Anglican Church Grammar School
1999 Brisbane Boys’ College
2000 Brisbane Grammar School & Gregory Terrace (tie)
2001 Brisbane Boys’ College
2002 Ipswich Grammar School & Nudgee College (tie)
2003 Brisbane Grammar School
2004 Brisbane Grammar School
2005 Brisbane Grammar School
2006 Brisbane Grammar School
2007 Brisbane Grammar School
2008 Brisbane Grammar School
2009 Brisbane Grammar School
2010 Brisbane Grammar School & Gregory Terrace (tie)
2011 Brisbane Grammar School
2012 Brisbane Grammar School
2013 Brisbane Grammar School
2014 Gregory Terrace
2015 Brisbane Grammar School & Gregory Terrace (tie)
2016 Anglican Church Grammar School
2017 Anglican Church Grammar School
2018 Anglican Church Grammar School
2019 Brisbane Boys' College
2020 Gregory Terrace
Former Sports
- Shooting (abandoned in 1974)
Academic Events
Chess
The schools have competed in an annual chess premiership since 1995. A summary of first team winners appears below. For a full list of premiers by year, see http://www.gpsqld.org.au/.
| School | Premierships | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 11 | 10 | 1 |
| Brisbane State High School | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Southport School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 13 | 11 | 2 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes
- Results up to and including 2019 season.
- Brisbane Grammar School has been the most successful school in GPS Chess based upon premierships.
GPS CHESS CHAMPIONS
1995 Brisbane Grammar School
1996 Brisbane Grammar School
1997 Anglican Church Grammar School
1998 Anglican Church Grammar School
1999 Anglican Church Grammar School
2000 Anglican Church Grammar School
2001 Anglican Church Grammar School
2002 Anglican Church Grammar School
2003 Brisbane Grammar School
2004 Brisbane State High School
2005 Brisbane State High School
2006 Brisbane Grammar School & Toowoomba Grammar School (tie)
2007 Brisbane Grammar School
2008 Anglican Church Grammar School
2009 Brisbane Grammar School
2010 Anglican Church Grammar School & Brisbane Grammar School (tie)
2011 Brisbane Grammar School
2012 Brisbane Grammar School
2013 Brisbane Grammar School
2014 Brisbane Grammar School
2015 Anglican Church Grammar School
2016 Brisbane Grammar School
2017 Anglican Church Grammar
2018 Anglican Church Grammar School
2019 Brisbane Grammar School
Debating
The schools have competed in an annual debating premiership since 2002. A summary of first team winners appears below. For a full list of premiers by year, see http://www.gpsqld.org.au/.
| School | Premierships | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Brisbane State High School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| The Southport School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 14 | 9 | 2 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes
- Results up to and including 2019
- Brisbane Grammar School has been the most successful school in GPS Debating based upon premierships.
GPS DEBATING CHAMPIONS
2002 St Joseph's Gregory Terrace & Brisbane Grammar School (tie)
2003 Brisbane Grammar School
2004 Brisbane Grammar School
2005 Brisbane Grammar School & St Joseph's Gregory Terrace (tie)
2006 St Joseph's Gregory Terrace
2007 Anglican Church Grammar School
2008 Brisbane Grammar School
2009 Brisbane Grammar School
2010 Brisbane Grammar School
2011 Brisbane Grammar School
2012 Anglican Church Grammar School
2013 Brisbane Grammar School
2014 Brisbane Grammar School
2015 Brisbane Grammar School
2016 Brisbane Grammar School
2017 Brisbane Grammar School
2018 Brisbane Grammar School
2019 St Joseph's Gregory Terrace
GPS Music Showcase
The GPS Competition holds an Annual Music Showcase where member schools present a set repertoire that is decided by the school who is hosting for that particular year. Students then rehearse for a final concert which, in 2019, was held in the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). The event celebrates the creative talent of students across all 9 of the member schools.
See also
Notes
- ^a : Formerly known as Church of England Grammar School.
- ^b : Co-educational school.
References
- "Queensland Rhodes Scholars". Uq.edu.au. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
- "Member Schools". Great Public Schools Association of Queensland. Retrieved 20 February 2009.
- "State High Newsletter". Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- Hawkins, T. Max. The Queensland Great Public Schools - A History. Jacaranda Press. 1965. p. 231
- "History - Gymnastics - The Great Public Schools' Association of Qld Inc - SportsTG". SportsTG. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- "Official Website of Queensland Reds Rugby". Qru.com.au. Retrieved 3 December 2017.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 9 October 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2009.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
Bibliography
- Hawkins, T. Max (1965). The Queensland Great Public Schools - A History. Brisbane: Jacaranda Press.