BCE schools make strong start as QISSN 2026 gets underway

Queensland’s premier school netball carnival is officially underway (29 June), with Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) schools making an impressive opening statement on Day 1. 

Bringing together 100 teams from across 81 schools, the Queensland Independent Secondary Schools Netball (QISSN) competition is one of the most highly anticipated events on the Queensland sporting calendar, showcasing some of the nation’s most talented young netballers across five days of competition. 

BCE schools are once again among the largest contingents at the carnival, with 27 schools competing. In 2026, the carnival is being hosted by a BCE school, Emmaus College, Jimboomba.

St Patrick’s College, Gympie off to a flying start

St Patrick’s College enjoyed a perfect opening day, recording three victories from three matches to remain undefeated.

The Gympie side defeated Mount Alvernia College, Kedron 17 to 12 before edging Good Shepherd Lutheran College, Noosaville 19 to 17 in a thrilling contest. 

Their strong start reflects the confidence and cohesion the team has built heading into the week, positioning themselves well as the competition progresses.

Emmaus College, Jimboomba shows strength and teamwork

Emmaus College also enjoyed a successful first day, securing two wins from two matches.

The Jimboomba team opened their campaign with a convincing 23 to 9 victory before backing it up with a hard-fought 26 to 23.

Trinity College, Beenleigh makes statement

Trinity College began its QISSN journey in style with an emphatic 26 to 9 win.

The victory provided the perfect launchpad for Trinity College’s carnival campaign and continued a strong theme for BCE schools across multiple divisions.

As competition resumes today and teams continue their pursuit of finals action later in the week, the entire BCE community will be cheering them on from courtside and back home.

BCE would like to wish the following schools the best of luck as they compete at QISSN this week:

Siena Catholic College, Sippy Downs

St Augustine’s College, Augustine Heights

Mt Maria College, Mitchelton

Carmel College, Thornlands

Southern Cross Catholic College, Scarborough

St Mary’s College, Ipswich

Aquinas College, Ashmore

Saint Mary’s Catholic College, Kingaroy

St Thomas More College, Sunnybank

Assisi Catholic College, Upper Coomera

Clairvaux MacKillop College, Upper Mount Gravatt

Chisholm Catholic College, Cornubia

Emmaus College, Jimboomba

Mary MacKillop College, Nundah

Marymount College, Burleigh Waters

San Damiano College, Yarrabilba

St Columban’s College, Caboolture

St Eugene College, Burpengary

St John Fisher College, Bracken Ridge

St Joseph’s College, Coomera

St Michael's College, Merrimac

St Patrick’s College, Gympie

St Peter Claver College, Riverview

St Teresa’s Catholic College, Noosaville

Trinity College, Beenleigh

Unity College, Caloundra

Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay

About QISSN

Beyond the results QISSN continues to provide invaluable opportunities for students to test themselves against elite opposition while building friendships, resilience and school pride. With pathways to representative netball and selectors in attendance throughout the week, every match presents an opportunity for athletes to shine.

In 2026 QISSN also welcomes Griffith University as Major Sponsor of the 2026 Netball Carnival.

Image caption: Trinity College began its QISSN journey in style with an emphatic 26 to 9 win. ©Brisbane Catholic Education, Trinity College, Beenleigh (2026).