Head-to-head · 2026

St Peter's Girls' School vs Westminster School Adelaide

Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Adelaide. 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: St Peter's Girls' School is Anglican; Westminster School Adelaide is Uniting Church.
  • Gender: St Peter's Girls' School is girls; Westminster School Adelaide is co-educational.
  • Westminster School Adelaide offers boarding; St Peter's Girls' School is day-only.
  • Year 12 fees differ by $6,920: Westminster School Adelaide is more affordable.
  • ICSEA gap of 21: St Peter's Girls' School draws from a more advantaged community.
  • St Peter's Girls' School is the older school (est. 1894 vs 1961).
  • Both schools are in Adelaide, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric St Peter's Girls' School Westminster School Adelaide
City / suburbStonyfell, AdelaideMarion, Adelaide
SectorAnglicanUniting Church
Gendergirlsco-educational
Year levelsELC-Year 12ELC-Year 12
ICSEA11731152
Year 12 fee$28,600$21,680
Year 7 fee$24,200$19,420
BoardingDay schoolYes · $25,800/yr
Founded18941961
ReligionAnglican Church of AustraliaUniting Church in Australia

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

St Peter's Girls' School

Standout strengths

  • IB Primary Years and Diploma Programmes
  • Strong STEM and performing arts focus
  • Founded by the Sisters of the Church

Anglican girls school in Stonyfell, Adelaide. IB Primary Years and Diploma Programmes

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Westminster School Adelaide

Standout strengths

  • South Adelaide Uniting Church co-ed
  • Strong music + sport programs
  • Boarding house draws from regional SA + interstate

Uniting Church co-educational school in Marion, south Adelaide. Founded 1961.

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Common questions

FAQs

Which is better, St Peter's Girls' School or Westminster School Adelaide?

"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, St Peter's Girls' School. By 2026 Year 12 fee, Westminster School Adelaide is more affordable. Both are in Adelaide. 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 St Peter's Girls' School and Westminster School Adelaide?

St Peter's Girls' School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $28,600 (Year 7: $24,200). Westminster School Adelaide's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $21,680 (Year 7: $19,420). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.

What are the ICSEA scores for St Peter's Girls' School vs Westminster School Adelaide?

St Peter's Girls' School has an ICSEA score of 1173; Westminster School Adelaide has 1152. 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, St Peter's Girls' School or Westminster School Adelaide?

St Peter's Girls' School is the older school (founded 1894 vs 1961 for Westminster School Adelaide).

Do St Peter's Girls' School or Westminster School Adelaide offer boarding?

St Peter's Girls' School: Day school only. Westminster School Adelaide: Yes, 2026 boarding fee from $25,800/yr.

Next step

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