Three private schools in south-east Queensland have appeared on a prestigious global list of the 100 most innovative schools in the world.

The schools which featured on the list compiled by Cambridge University and St James’s House, include St Paul’s School in Bald Hills, Brisbane Girls Grammar in Spring Hill, and Hillcrest Christian College near Burleigh Heads.

The schools, which promote innovation and allow students to work alongside real-word professionals, were praised for their success in preparing students for the challenges of the future.