Head-to-head · 2026

Christ Church Grammar School vs Wesley College Perth

Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Perth. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 11 June 2026.

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

At a glance

The headline differences

  • Sector: Christ Church Grammar School is Anglican; Wesley College Perth is Independent (Uniting Church / Methodist heritage).
  • Gender: Christ Church Grammar School is boys; Wesley College Perth is boys (co-educational to Year 6).
  • Year 12 fees differ by $5,283: Wesley College Perth is more affordable.
  • ICSEA gap of 32: Christ Church Grammar School draws from a more advantaged community.
  • Both schools are in Perth, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric Christ Church Grammar School Wesley College Perth
City / suburbClaremont, PerthSouth Perth, Perth
SectorAnglicanIndependent (Uniting Church / Methodist heritage)
Genderboysboys (co-educational to Year 6)
Year levelsPre-K-Year 12Pre-K-Year 12
ICSEA11911159
Year 12 fee$37,173$31,890
Year 7 fee$37,173$31,890
BoardingYesYes
Founded19101923
ReligionAnglican Church of AustraliaUniting Church (Methodist heritage)

All fees verified 11 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).

Christ Church Grammar School

Standout strengths

  • Top-performing non-selective WACE/ATAR results
  • PSA sport (rowing on Freshwater Bay)
  • 110-boy boarding house

Anglican boys school in Claremont, Perth. Top-performing non-selective WACE/ATAR results

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Wesley College Perth

Standout strengths

  • 100+ year Methodist heritage
  • PSA sport (rugby, rowing)
  • Boarding (~160 students); new Year 7 boarding from 2026

Independent (Uniting Church / Methodist heritage) boys (co-educational to Year 6) school in South Perth, Perth. 100+ year Methodist heritage

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Common questions

FAQs

Which is better, Christ Church Grammar School or Wesley College Perth?

"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, Christ Church Grammar School. By 2026 Year 12 fee, Wesley College Perth is more affordable. Both are in Perth. The most meaningful comparison is on culture, programs, transport and entry pathway for your specific child – visit open days and talk to current parents.

What are the 2026 fees for Christ Church Grammar School and Wesley College Perth?

Christ Church Grammar School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $37,173 (Year 7: $37,173). Wesley College Perth's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $31,890 (Year 7: $31,890). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.

What are the ICSEA scores for Christ Church Grammar School vs Wesley College Perth?

Christ Church Grammar School has an ICSEA score of 1191; Wesley College Perth has 1159. The Australian median is 1000. ICSEA measures the socio-educational advantage of the school community – it correlates with academic outcomes but does NOT measure teaching quality or value-add. ICSEA is published by ACARA on MySchool.

Which school is older, Christ Church Grammar School or Wesley College Perth?

Christ Church Grammar School is the older school (founded 1910 vs 1923 for Wesley College Perth).

Do Christ Church Grammar School or Wesley College Perth offer boarding?

Christ Church Grammar School: Yes. Wesley College Perth: Yes.

Next step

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