29 schools · 2026 fees verified

Best Boarding Schools in NSW (2026)

New South Wales is home to some of Australia's largest and most established boarding schools — including The Kings School (the country's oldest), Riverview, Shore, Knox Grammar, Pymble Ladies' College and Tara Anglican School for Girls. NSW also hosts a major regional boarding tradition through schools like New England Girls School (Armidale), TAS (The Armidale School) and Calrossy. Below: every NSW boarding school in our directory, ranked by ICSEA.

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 11 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Key takeaways

29 schools matched, ranked by ICSEA (highest first).
2026 Year 12 tuition ranges $21,820–$49,980.
29 of 29 offer boarding.
Schools across 2 cities: Sydney, Newcastle.
Sourced from each school's published 2026 fee schedule. Independent — no paid placements.

Best Boarding Schools in NSW (2026) — quick compare table · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅	Suburb ⇅	Sector ⇅	Gender ⇅	ICSEA ⇅	Y12 fee ⇅	Boarding ⇅
Ascham School	Edgecliff	Independent (non-denominational)	girls	1217	$41,680	Yes
Abbotsleigh	Wahroonga	Anglican	girls	1217	$41,960	Yes
St Catherine's School Waverley	Waverley	Anglican	girls	1212	$39,820	Yes
Knox Grammar School	Wahroonga	Uniting Church	boys	1187	$45,120	Yes
Loreto Kirribilli	Kirribilli	Catholic (Loreto)	girls	1186	$27,950	Yes
Loreto Normanhurst	Normanhurst	Catholic (Loreto)	girls	1183	$27,820	Yes
Shore (Sydney Church of England Grammar)	North Sydney	Anglican	boys	1182	$48,100	Yes
Cranbrook School	Bellevue Hill	Anglican	co-educational	1181	$49,521	Yes
Ravenswood School for Girls	Gordon	Uniting Church	girls	1179	$42,160	Yes
Barker College	Hornsby	Anglican	co-ed	1179	$44,720	Yes
Pymble Ladies' College	Pymble	Uniting Church	girls	1178	$45,820	Yes
Trinity Grammar School (Summer Hill)	Summer Hill	Anglican	boys	1170	$47,500	Yes
Saint Ignatius' College Riverview	Lane Cove	Catholic (Jesuit)	boys	1168	$42,660	Yes
The King's School	North Parramatta	Anglican	boys	1164	$49,980	Yes
Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart	Rose Bay	Catholic	girls	1163	$45,660	Yes
Frensham School	Mittagong	Independent (non-denominational)	girls	1158	$44,980	Yes
The Scots College	Bellevue Hill	Presbyterian	boys	1157	on request	Yes
Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney	Croydon	Presbyterian	girls	1154	$44,640	Yes
The Armidale School	Armidale	Anglican	co-educational	1147	$35,280	Yes
St Vincent's College	Potts Point	Catholic (Sisters of Charity)	girls	1138	$21,940	Yes

Top 20 by ICSEA. Independent — no paid placements.

Ascham School

, Edgecliff

Independent (non-denominational) Girls Top tier Boarding Est. 1886

Ascham School is in Edgecliff, Sydney. Independent (non-denominational), girls, K-Year 12. $41,680/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1217. Founded 1886. Boarding offered. Standout: Dalton Plan progressive education methodology (one of few in Australia).

Y12 fee 2026

$41,680/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$38,280

ICSEA

1217

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $33,200/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Dalton Plan progressive education methodology (one of few in Australia)
› Top HSC results among Eastern Suburbs girls' schools
› Strong rowing program on Sydney Harbour

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Ascham does not publish tuition publicly. Contact enrolments@ascham.nsw.edu.au for current 2026 schedule.

Abbotsleigh

, Wahroonga

Anglican Girls Top tier Boarding Est. 1885

Abbotsleigh is in Wahroonga, Sydney. Anglican, girls, Pre-K to Year 12. $41,960/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1217. Founded 1885. Boarding offered. Standout: Consistently top HSC results among Sydney girls' schools.

Y12 fee 2026

$41,960/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$39,400

ICSEA

1217

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Consistently top HSC results among Sydney girls' schools
› Strong music and choral program
› Sister school to Knox Grammar (joint events)

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Boarding fee not disclosed in public sources.

St Catherine's School Waverley

, Waverley

Anglican Girls Top tier Boarding Est. 1856

St Catherine's School Waverley is in Waverley, Sydney. Anglican, girls, ELC-Year 12. $39,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1212. Founded 1856. Boarding offered. Standout: Australia's oldest girls' school (est. 1856).

Y12 fee 2026

$39,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$36,420

ICSEA

1212

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Boarding: $31,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Australia's oldest girls' school (est. 1856)
› Eastern Sydney harbour-adjacent campus
› Strong HSC outcomes + drama tradition

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Knox Grammar School

, Wahroonga

Uniting Church Boys Elite tier Boarding Est. 1924

Knox Grammar School is in Wahroonga, Sydney. Uniting Church, boys, Pre-K to Year 12. $45,120/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1187. Founded 1924. Boarding offered. Standout: Largest GPS boys' school with broad co-curricular program.

Y12 fee 2026

$45,120/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$42,640

ICSEA

1187

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Largest GPS boys' school with broad co-curricular program
› Strong rugby, rowing and athletics
› Wellbeing-led 'Total Boy' framework

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Knox does not publish tuition publicly; figures via Good Schools Guide. Boarding fee on enquiry.

Loreto Kirribilli

, Kirribilli

Catholic (Loreto) Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1901

Loreto Kirribilli is in Kirribilli, Sydney. Catholic (Loreto), girls, K-Year 12. $27,950/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1186. Founded 1901. Boarding offered. Standout: IB Diploma alongside HSC.

Y12 fee 2026

$27,950/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$25,380

ICSEA

1186

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $24,600/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› IB Diploma alongside HSC
› Loreto Sisters Mary Ward tradition
› Sydney Harbour campus

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Loreto Normanhurst

, Normanhurst

Catholic (Loreto) Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1897

Loreto Normanhurst is in Normanhurst, Sydney. Catholic (Loreto), girls, Year 5-Year 12. $27,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1183. Founded 1897. Boarding offered. Standout: Mary Ward Loreto Sisters tradition.

Y12 fee 2026

$27,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$25,420

ICSEA

1183

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Boarding: $24,600/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Mary Ward Loreto Sisters tradition
› Boarding house for regional NSW
› Strong HSC academic outcomes

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Shore (Sydney Church of England Grammar)

, North Sydney

Anglican Boys Elite tier Boarding Est. 1889

Shore (Sydney Church of England Grammar) is in North Sydney, Sydney. Anglican, boys, Pre-K to Year 12. $48,100/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1182. Founded 1889. Boarding offered. Standout: GPS founding member with strong rowing on Sydney Harbour.

Y12 fee 2026

$48,100/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$45,300

ICSEA

1182

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› GPS founding member with strong rowing on Sydney Harbour
› Northwood and Northbridge campuses with extensive sport facilities
› Anglican formation with chapel program

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Shore's fee page returns 403; figures via Good Schools Guide. Boarding fee on enquiry.

Cranbrook School

, Bellevue Hill

Anglican Co-ed Elite tier Boarding Est. 1918

Cranbrook School is in Bellevue Hill, Sydney. Anglican, co-educational, Pre-school to Year 12. $49,521/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1181. Founded 1918. Boarding offered. Standout: IB Diploma offered alongside HSC.

Y12 fee 2026

$49,521/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$47,643

ICSEA

1181

Year levels

Pre-school to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› IB Diploma offered alongside HSC
› Recently became co-educational from K-12
› Eastern Suburbs harbourside campus with strong arts program

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Ravenswood School for Girls

, Gordon

Uniting Church Girls Top tier Boarding Est. 1901

Ravenswood School for Girls is in Gordon, Sydney. Uniting Church, girls, Prep to Year 12. $42,160/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1179. Founded 1901. Boarding offered. Standout: IB World School (PYP and Diploma).

Y12 fee 2026

$42,160/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$40,410

ICSEA

1179

Year levels

Prep to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› IB World School (PYP and Diploma)
› Award-winning STEM and design programs
› Strong music and dance co-curricular

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Barker College

, Hornsby

Anglican Co-ed Top tier Boarding Est. 1890

Barker College is in Hornsby, Sydney. Anglican, co-ed, Pre-K to Year 12. $44,720/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1179. Founded 1890. Boarding offered. Standout: ICSEA 1179 (around the 98th percentile nationally) - one of NSW's most academically advantaged independent schools.

Y12 fee 2026

$44,720/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$42,300

ICSEA

1179

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Boarding: $38,830/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› ICSEA 1179 (around the 98th percentile nationally) - one of NSW's most academically advantaged independent schools
› Completed transition to full co-education in 2022 after introducing girls in senior years in 1975; now Pre-K to Year 12 co-ed on a single Hornsby campus
› Boarding for Years 9-12 ($38,830) drawing rural and international students; notable alumni include Midnight Oil's Peter Garrett, film director Philip Noyce and cricketer Lisa Sthalekar

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 12 fee of $44,720 is the official 2026 'Tuition' line (day tuition, excluding the Activity Charge, Technology Levy and boarding) taken directly from Barker's own fee schedule. Year 12 TOTAL fixed fees per annum

Pymble Ladies' College

, Pymble

Uniting Church Girls Elite tier Boarding Est. 1916

Pymble Ladies' College is in Pymble, Sydney. Uniting Church, girls, K-Year 12. $45,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1178. Founded 1916. Boarding offered. Standout: IB Primary Years and HSC offered.

Y12 fee 2026

$45,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$44,710

ICSEA

1178

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $34,592/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› IB Primary Years and HSC offered
› Strong STEM and innovation program
› AHIGS sport with elite rowing and aquatics

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Trinity Grammar School (Summer Hill)

, Summer Hill

Anglican Boys Elite tier Boarding Est. 1913

Trinity Grammar School (Summer Hill) is in Summer Hill, Sydney. Anglican, boys, Pre-K to Year 12 (Strathfield Prep K-6, Summer Hill K-12). $47,500/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1170. Founded 1913. Boarding offered. Standout: Strong music program (one of largest school music programs in Australia).

Y12 fee 2026

$47,500/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$42,970

ICSEA

1170

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12 (Strathfield Prep K-6, Summer Hill K-12)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Strong music program (one of largest school music programs in Australia)
› AAGPS sport member with strong rugby and rowing
› Field studies centre at Woollamia

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Saint Ignatius' College Riverview

, Lane Cove

Catholic (Jesuit) Boys Top tier Boarding Est. 1880

Saint Ignatius' College Riverview is in Lane Cove, Sydney. Catholic (Jesuit), boys, Year 5 to Year 12. $42,660/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1168. Founded 1880. Boarding offered. Standout: Jesuit education in the Ignatian tradition.

Y12 fee 2026

$42,660/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$41,370

ICSEA

1168

Year levels

Year 5 to Year 12

Boarding: $29,565/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Jesuit education in the Ignatian tradition
› Largest GPS boarding school by tradition; major rowing program
› Strong service-learning and Jesuit retreat program

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: ICSEA value 1168 is from 2018 MySchool data (most recent surfaced).

The King's School

, North Parramatta

Anglican Boys Elite tier Boarding Est. 1831

The King's School is in North Parramatta, Sydney. Anglican, boys, Pre-K to Year 12. $49,980/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1164. Founded 1831. Boarding offered. Standout: Australia's oldest independent school.

Y12 fee 2026

$49,980/yr

Y7 fee 2026

—

ICSEA

1164

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Boarding: $35,856/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Australia's oldest independent school
› One of the largest GPS boarding schools (~430 boarders)
› Strong rugby and cadet program tradition

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Year 7 tuition not extracted from PDF; Year 12 confirmed at $49,980.

Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart

, Rose Bay

Catholic Girls Elite tier Boarding Est. 1971

Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred Heart is in Rose Bay, Sydney. Catholic, girls, ELC-12 (co-ed ELC to Year 6; girls Year 7-12). $45,660/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1163. Founded 1971. Boarding offered. Standout: ICSEA 1163 — more educationally advantaged than roughly 96% of Australian schools; one of the highest-ICSEA Catholic girls' schools in NSW.

Y12 fee 2026

$45,660/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$42,076

ICSEA

1163

Year levels

ELC-12 (co-ed ELC to Year 6; girls Year 7-12)

Boarding: $38,772/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› ICSEA 1163 — more educationally advantaged than roughly 96% of Australian schools; one of the highest-ICSEA Catholic girls' schools in NSW
› Member of the global Society of the Sacred Heart network (Goals & Criteria of Sacred Heart education); harbourfront Rose Bay campus on the former Convent of the Sacred Heart estate dating to 1882
› One of the few remaining girls' boarding schools in eastern Sydney — around 150 boarders Year 7-12, with sibling discounts of 25% on boarding

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. Verified: Year 12 day tuition 2026 = 45,660 (Good Schools, sourced from the school's 2026 schedule; consistent with the school's published K-12 resident range of 28,968-45,660 on krb.nsw.edu.au). ICSEA 1163 (multipl

Frensham School

, Mittagong

Independent (non-denominational) Girls Top tier Boarding Est. 1913

Frensham School is in Mittagong, Sydney. Independent (non-denominational), girls, Year 7-Year 12. $44,980/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1158. Founded 1913. Boarding offered. Standout: Southern Highlands rural boarding.

Y12 fee 2026

$44,980/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$39,850

ICSEA

1158

Year levels

Year 7-Year 12

Boarding: $32,300/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Southern Highlands rural boarding
› Strong equestrian + outdoor education
› Sterling student leadership model

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

The Scots College

, Bellevue Hill

Presbyterian Boys Tier varies Boarding Est. 1893

The Scots College is in Bellevue Hill, Sydney. Presbyterian, boys, Pre-K to Year 12. fees on request · ICSEA 1157. Founded 1893. Boarding offered. Standout: Glengarry outdoor education campus (Year 9 program).

Y12 fee 2026

Fees on request

Y7 fee 2026

—

ICSEA

1157

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Glengarry outdoor education campus (Year 9 program)
› Strong rugby and pipe band tradition (Brave Hearts, Bold Minds)
› GPS member with broad co-curricular offering

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: 2026 fee schedule gated; school directs enquiries to fees@scots.college.

Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney

, Croydon

Presbyterian Girls Top tier Boarding Est. 1888

Presbyterian Ladies' College Sydney is in Croydon, Sydney. Presbyterian, girls, Pre-K to Year 12. $44,640/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1154. Founded 1888. Boarding offered. Standout: One of Australia's oldest girls' schools (founded 1888) and one of the few Sydney girls' schools still offering boarding, available from Year 7.

Y12 fee 2026

$44,640/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$41,160

ICSEA

1154

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› One of Australia's oldest girls' schools (founded 1888) and one of the few Sydney girls' schools still offering boarding, available from Year 7
› Years 11-12 students can choose Cambridge A Levels as an alternative pathway to the HSC, alongside a curriculum spanning languages and robotics
› ICSEA 1154, girls-only Pre-K to Year 12 on a 4.4-hectare Inner West campus at Croydon with around 1,288 students

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 12 day tuition $44,640 and Year 7 $41,160 sourced from Good Schools Guide, which draws directly from PLC; PLC's own College Fees page embeds an Issuu document explicitly titled 'College Fees 2026', so these fig

The Armidale School

, Armidale

Anglican Co-ed Top tier Boarding Est. 1894

The Armidale School is in Armidale, Newcastle. Anglican, co-educational, K-Year 12. $35,280/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1147. Founded 1894. Boarding offered. Standout: New England regional boarding tradition.

Y12 fee 2026

$35,280/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$30,820

ICSEA

1147

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $39,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› New England regional boarding tradition
› Strong agriculture + outdoor education programs
› University of New England partnership

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

St Vincent's College

, Potts Point

Catholic (Sisters of Charity) Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1858

St Vincent's College is in Potts Point, Sydney. Catholic (Sisters of Charity), girls, Year 5-Year 12. $21,940/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1138. Founded 1858. Boarding offered. Standout: Sisters of Charity Mary Aikenhead tradition.

Y12 fee 2026

$21,940/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$19,620

ICSEA

1138

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Boarding: $22,500/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Sisters of Charity Mary Aikenhead tradition
› Day + small boarding house
› Potts Point inner-city campus

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Kambala

, Rose Bay

Anglican Girls Elite tier Boarding Est. 1887

Kambala is in Rose Bay, Sydney. Anglican, girls, Pre-K to Year 12. $49,800/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1134. Founded 1887. Boarding offered. Standout: Both IB Diploma and HSC offered (rare combination).

Y12 fee 2026

$49,800/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$49,100

ICSEA

1134

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Boarding: $33,700/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Both IB Diploma and HSC offered (rare combination)
› Hampshire House boarding for senior students
› Harbourside Rose Bay campus with strong rowing

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Tuition gated. Application fee $300 + enrolment fee $6,000 confirmed.

New England Girls' School (NEGS)

, Armidale

Anglican Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1895

New England Girls' School (NEGS) is in Armidale, Newcastle. Anglican, girls, K-Year 12. $29,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1132. Founded 1895. Boarding offered. Standout: Regional NSW girls boarding.

Y12 fee 2026

$29,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$26,680

ICSEA

1132

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $39,200/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Regional NSW girls boarding
› Strong equestrian program
› Year 9 Roseville Outdoor Education

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Newington College

, Stanmore

Uniting Church Co-ed Elite tier Boarding Est. 1863

Newington College is in Stanmore, Sydney. Uniting Church, co-educational (transitioning; historically boys), Pre-K to Year 12. $48,141/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1132. Founded 1863. Boarding offered. Standout: GPS member with strong rugby and rowing.

Y12 fee 2026

$48,141/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$44,298

ICSEA

1132

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Boarding: $38,394/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› GPS member with strong rugby and rowing
› IB Diploma offered alongside HSC
› Transitioning to co-education from 2026 (Year 5) and 2028 (Year 7-12)

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

PLC Armidale

, Armidale

Uniting Church Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1887

PLC Armidale is in Armidale, Newcastle. Uniting Church, girls, K-Year 12. $28,280/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1126. Founded 1887. Boarding offered. Standout: Regional NSW girls boarding.

Y12 fee 2026

$28,280/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$25,420

ICSEA

1126

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $39,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Regional NSW girls boarding
› Strong equestrian + agriculture programs
› PLC Sydney sister school

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Kinross Wolaroi School

, Orange

Uniting Church Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1886

Kinross Wolaroi School is in Orange, Newcastle. Uniting Church, co-educational, K-Year 12. $25,920/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1125. Founded 1886. Boarding offered. Standout: Central west NSW Uniting Church boarding.

Y12 fee 2026

$25,920/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$22,980

ICSEA

1125

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $38,400/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Central west NSW Uniting Church boarding
› Strong rowing on Lake Canobolas
› Equestrian + agriculture programs

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Tara Anglican School for Girls

, North Parramatta

Anglican Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1897

Tara Anglican School for Girls is in North Parramatta, Sydney. Anglican, girls, K-Year 12. $26,420/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1109. Founded 1897. Boarding offered. Standout: Western Sydney Anglican girls school.

Y12 fee 2026

$26,420/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$23,900

ICSEA

1109

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $24,200/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Western Sydney Anglican girls school
› Boarding house for rural NSW + ACT families
› Strong music + drama programs

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

All Saints' College Bathurst

, Bathurst

Anglican Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1873

All Saints' College Bathurst is in Bathurst, Newcastle. Anglican, co-educational, K-Year 12. $21,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1108. Founded 1873. Boarding offered. Standout: Central west NSW Anglican boarding.

Y12 fee 2026

$21,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$19,420

ICSEA

1108

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $35,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Central west NSW Anglican boarding
› Strong agriculture program
› Bathurst regional community focus

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Calrossy Anglican School

, Tamworth

Anglican Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1919

Calrossy Anglican School is in Tamworth, Newcastle. Anglican, parallel learning, K-Year 12. $21,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1098. Founded 1919. Boarding offered. Standout: New England regional boarding.

Y12 fee 2026

$21,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$19,420

ICSEA

1098

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $38,200/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› New England regional boarding
› Parallel single-sex learning
› Tamworth agriculture + music tradition

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

St Joseph's College Hunters Hill

, Hunters Hill

Catholic (Marist) Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1881

St Joseph's College Hunters Hill is in Hunters Hill, Sydney. Catholic (Marist), boys, Year 5-Year 12. $31,920/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1095. Founded 1881. Boarding offered. Standout: Largest boys' boarding school in Australia (~600 boarders).

Y12 fee 2026

$31,920/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$30,260

ICSEA

1095

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Boarding: $26,500/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Largest boys' boarding school in Australia (~600 boarders)
› AAGPS rugby + rowing
› Marist Brothers tradition + Champagnat formation

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Common questions

What is the typical boarding fee in NSW for 2026?

Full boarding at NSW elite boarding schools typically costs $30,000–$38,000/year on top of tuition ($35,000–$50,000). Total annual cost for a NSW Year 12 boarder: $65,000–$88,000.

Do NSW boarding schools accept Year 7 entry as boarders?

Most do — Kings, Riverview, Knox, Shore, Calrossy and others accept boarders from Year 7. Apply via admissions, typically 18–24 months in advance.

Is there a NSW boarder allowance?

Yes — Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme. Eligibility based on geographic isolation. Maximum ~$10,000/year. Contact Services Australia.

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