Great Public Schools Association of Queensland Inc.
 | |
| 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 | Ms. Nicole L'Efevre |
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-boys schools. The GPS competition is open to male students only, with the exception of Debating. The corresponding south-east Queensland athletic competition for female secondary school students is the Queensland Girls' Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA). The GPS competition encompasses a variety of sporting and cultural activities.
As of 2013, seventy per cent of Queensland's Rhodes Scholars have attended a GPS school.[1]
Schools
Current member schools[2]
There has been criticism from the Private and Independent students of the GPS competition of Brisbane State High's membership to the GPS Competition due to it being the only Public School in the GPS competition. 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 Colors | School Nickname |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglican Church Grammar School[3] | East Brisbane | 1,780 | 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 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | Spring Hill | 1,400 | 1868 | Non-Denominational | Day & Boarding | 1918 | Dark Blue and Light Blue | Grammar |
| Brisbane State High School | South Brisbane | 2,300-2400 [4] | 1913[5] | Secular | Day | 1930 | Cerise and Navy Blue | State High |
| Ipswich Grammar School | Ipswich | 1,200 | 1863 | Non-Denominational | Day & Boarding | 1918 | Red and White | Ipswich |
| St Joseph's College, Nudgee | Boondall | 1,470 | 1891 | Catholic | Day & Boarding | 1918 | Blue and White | Nudgee |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | Spring Hill | 1,300 | 1875 | Catholic | Day | 1918 | Red and Black | Terrace |
| The Southport School | Southport | 1,200 | 1901 | Anglican | Day & Boarding | 1920 | Maroon, Navy and White | Southport |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | Toowoomba | 1,258 | 1875 | Non-Denominational | Day & Boarding | 1920 | Blue and Gold | Toowoomba |
Affiliated Junior Schools
While no Junior School GPS Competition exists the following schools participate under a gratis basis. The affiliation of the Toowoomba Anglican College (previously the Toowoomba Preparatory School) is currently unknown however it is believed that it became associated as to provide rivalry to Grammar Junior (also located in Toowoomba) with the age of students and the required distance to travel to Brisbane Junior affiliates.
| School | Location | Enrollment | Founded | Denomination | Day/Boarding | School Colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toowoomba Anglican College (Junior) | Toowoomba | 500 | 1911 | Anglican | Day+Boarding | Maroon, Gold, and Navy |
| Grammar Junior | Toowoomba | 300 | 1997 | Non-Denominational | Day+Boarding | Blue and Gold |
Former member schools
| School | Location | Enrolment | Founded | Denomination | Day/Boarding | School Colours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence's College | South Brisbane | 1375 | 1915 | Roman Catholic | Day | Black and Gold |
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.
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 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Brisbane State High School | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| The Southport School | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Notes
- Results up to and including 2011 season.
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 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| The Southport School | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Notes
- No competition held from 1942 to 1945 inclusive due to World War II.
- Results up to and including 2010 season.
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 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| Brisbane State High School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| The Southport School | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes
- Results up to and including 2011 competition.
Gymnastics
The schools have competed in an annual gymnastics competition since 1915, making it the oldest GPS sport.[6] 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 | 54 | 53 | 1 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Notes
- Brisbane State High School and Ipswich Grammar School have never competed in gymnastics. Anglican Church Grammar School, Toowoomba Grammar School and Nudgee College no longer compete in gymnastics.
- No competition in 1924 or from 1929 to 1932 inclusive.
- Results up to and including 2009 competition.
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.
| School | Wins |
|---|---|
| Brisbane Boys' College | 24 |
| The Southport School | 20 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 20 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 16 |
| Brisbane State High School | 5 |
| St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 4 |
| St. Joseph's Nudgee College | 6 |
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.
- A "No Race" was declared in 1983 due to multiple protests regarding the outcome of the race.
- Results up to and including 2015.
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.
| School | Wins |
|---|---|
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 6 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 5 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 5 |
| The Southport School | 4 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 4 |
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 2 |
| Brisbane State High School | 0 |
Notes
- There has been 1 tie for first place - 2012.
- Not awarded in 2010 due to inclement weather conditions.
- Results up to and including 2013.
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[7]).
| School | Premierships | Outright | Shared |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Nudgee College | 40 | 34 | 6 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 17 | 12 | 5 |
| Brisbane State High School | 14 | 6 | 8 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| The Southport School | 10 | 7 | 3 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Notes
- Premiers are determined by win-loss records only and not by bonus points or points differential.[8]
- No competition from 1942 to 1945 inclusive due to World War II.
- Current Premiers (2014): Anglican Church Grammar School
- Up to and including 2014 season.
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 |
|---|---|
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 4 |
| The Southport School | 2 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 3 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 2 |
Notes
- Brisbane State High School, Gregory Terrace, Nudgee College, Toowoomba Grammar School and Ipswich Grammar School do not compete in sailing.
- Up to and including 2010.
Football (Soccer)
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 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Brisbane State High School | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| The Southport School | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes
- Up to and including 2014.
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 | 17 | 16 | 1 |
| Anglican Church Grammar School | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Brisbane State High School | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| The Southport School | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes
- No competition took place in 1932, 1938, 1942, 1951, 1966 or 1967.
- Up to and including 2010.
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 | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| 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 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 38 | 35 | 3 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Notes
- No competition took place from 1945 to 1945 inclusive due to World War II.
- Up to and including 2009.
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 | 12 | 11 | 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 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 14 | 13 | 1 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Notes
- Up to and including 2009.
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 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brisbane State High School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| The Southport School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Notes
- Up to and including 2010.
Former Sports
- Shooting (abandoned in 1974)
Academic Events
Chess
The schools have competed in an annual chess premiership since 1996. 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 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes
- Results up to and including 2010 season.
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 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| The Southport School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ipswich Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toowoomba Grammar School | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brisbane Grammar School | 9 | 7 | 2 |
| Brisbane Boys' College | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notes
- Results up to and including 2013.
GPS Day of Excellence [Music]
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 is held on the school's campus (except for Toowoomba Grammar School were there is no facility to adequately fit students. In 2012, the concert was held in the Empire Theatre)
Controversy
- Darcy Knows GPS
- BBC Chess Video
- St Joseph's Nudgee College - Steriods Use
- Anglican Church Grammar School - Cannabis Use
- GPS Memes [V.1]
- Toowoomba Grammar School - Cannabis Use
- GPS Competition - Hompohobia and Transphobia
- Toowoomba Grammar School - South African Rugby Tour
See also
- Education in Australia
- Queensland Girls' Secondary Schools Sports Association
- Associated Independent Colleges
- The Associated Schools
References
- T. Max Hawkins, The Queensland Great Public Schools - A History (Jacaranda Press, Brisbane, 1965).
- ↑ "Queensland Rhodes Scholars". Retrieved 2 February 2013.
- ↑ "Member Schools". Great Public Schools Association of Queensland. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ↑ Formerly known as "Church of England Grammar School"
- ↑ Co-educational school
- ↑ Hawkins, T. Max. The Queensland Great Public Schools - A History. Jacaranda Press. 1965. p. 231
- ↑ http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-4691-0-0-0&sID=145582
- ↑ http://www.qru.com.au/HQ/History.aspx
- ↑ http://www.sportingpulse.com/get_file.cgi?id=358570