2026 fees · sourced, not estimated
Private school fees in Brisbane (2026)
Year 12 tuition across 35 Brisbane private schools ranges from $11,280 to $36,300, median $18,703. Every figure is from the school's own published 2026 schedule — we never estimate or average a fee.
Brisbane private school fees, by band
Premium · $30,000 – $45,000
7 schools — e.g. Brisbane Grammar School, Brisbane Girls Grammar School, Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie)
Mid-tier · $20,000 – $30,000
6 schools — e.g. Clayfield College, St Peters Lutheran College, St Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace
Lower-fee · $10,000 – $20,000
22 schools — e.g. Hillbrook Anglican School, All Hallows' School, Sheldon College
Every Brisbane private school fee, ranked (2026)
| School | Sector | Year 12 2026 | Year 7 | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Grammar SchoolSpring Hill | Independent (non-denominational) | $36,300 | $36,300 | $35,660/yr |
| Brisbane Girls Grammar SchoolSpring Hill | Independent (non-denominational) | $34,088 | $34,088 | Day only |
| Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie)East Brisbane | Anglican | $33,720 | $33,720 | Yes |
| Brisbane Boys' CollegeToowong | Independent (Presbyterian and Uniting Church) | $33,260 | $33,260 | $32,460/yr |
| St Margaret's Anglican Girls SchoolAscot | Anglican | $33,216 | $33,216 | Yes |
| St Aidan's Anglican Girls' SchoolCorinda | Anglican | $31,992 | $31,992 | Day only |
| Somerville HouseSouth Brisbane | Independent (PMSA) | $31,872 | $31,872 | Yes |
| Clayfield CollegeClayfield | Uniting | $28,096 | $28,096 | $28,248/yr |
| St Peters Lutheran CollegeIndooroopilly | Lutheran | $26,088 | $24,708 | Yes |
| St Joseph's College, Gregory TerraceSpring Hill | Catholic (Edmund Rice) | $24,214 | $24,214 | Day only |
| St Joseph's Nudgee CollegeBoondall | Catholic (Edmund Rice) | $23,250 | $23,250 | $31,050/yr |
| Stuartholme SchoolToowong | Catholic (Society of the Sacred Heart) | $22,820 | $20,680 | $22,600/yr |
| Moreton Bay CollegeManly West | Uniting | $22,680 | $22,380 | Day only |
| Hillbrook Anglican SchoolEnoggera | Anglican | $19,900 | $19,900 | Day only |
| All Hallows' SchoolFortitude Valley | Catholic (Sisters of Mercy) | $18,950 | $17,500 | Day only |
| Sheldon CollegeSheldon | Independent | $18,840 | $18,840 | Day only |
| Marist College AshgroveAshgrove | Catholic | $18,710 | $16,890 | Yes |
| John Paul CollegeDaisy Hill | Christian | $18,703 | $18,703 | Yes |
| Ormiston CollegeOrmiston | Christian | $18,212 | $18,212 | Day only |
| Ambrose Treacy CollegeIndooroopilly | Catholic | $17,992 | $17,992 | Day only |
| Redeemer Lutheran CollegeRochedale | Lutheran | $17,350 | $16,700 | Day only |
| Citipointe Christian CollegeCarindale | Christian | $16,164 | $14,740 | Day only |
| St John's Anglican CollegeForest Lake | Anglican | $15,324 | $13,196 | Day only |
| Iona CollegeWynnum | Catholic (Christian Brothers) | $14,820 | $13,280 | Day only |
| The Cathedral School TownsvilleMundingburra, Townsville | Anglican | $14,820 | $12,820 | $29,200/yr |
| St Paul's School Bald HillsBald Hills | Anglican | $14,820 | $13,280 | Day only |
| All Souls St Gabriels School Charters TowersCharters Towers | Anglican | $14,620 | $12,780 | $28,800/yr |
| St Laurence's CollegeSouth Brisbane | Catholic (Christian Brothers) | $14,280 | $12,820 | Day only |
| St Rita's CollegeClayfield | Catholic | $13,950 | $13,950 | Day only |
| Canterbury CollegeWaterford | Anglican | $13,808 | $13,052 | Day only |
| Mt Alvernia CollegeKedron | Catholic | $12,045 | $10,490 | Day only |
| Grace Lutheran CollegeRothwell | Lutheran | $11,900 | $8,810 | Day only |
| Trinity College BeenleighBeenleigh | Lutheran | $11,820 | $10,480 | Day only |
| Lourdes Hill CollegeHawthorne | Catholic (Good Samaritan) | $11,280 | $10,180 | Day only |
| Padua College KedronKedron | Catholic (Franciscan) | $11,280 | $9,820 | Day only |
Year 12 tuition from each school's published 2026 fee schedule (linked on its profile). Year 7 shown where published; otherwise projected fees are on the calculator. Excludes levies, uniforms, camps + boarding unless shown. Verified 11 June 2026.
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Common questions
Brisbane private school fees — FAQs
How much are private school fees in Brisbane in 2026?
Across the 35 Brisbane private schools we track with published 2026 fees, Year 12 tuition ranges from $11,280 to $36,300 per year, with a median of $18,703 and an average of $20,605. Junior-year fees are typically 30–40% lower than Year 12. Add a further 8–15% for levies (technology, building fund, camps, uniforms).
What is the cheapest private school in Brisbane?
The most affordable Brisbane private schools by 2026 Year 12 tuition are Lourdes Hill College ($11,280), Padua College Kedron ($11,280), Trinity College Beenleigh ($11,820), Grace Lutheran College ($11,900), Mt Alvernia College ($12,045). Catholic systemic and lower-fee Christian/Lutheran schools are generally the most affordable independent option in Brisbane.
Which Brisbane private schools have the highest fees?
The highest Year 12 tuition in Brisbane for 2026 is Brisbane Grammar School at $36,300, followed by Brisbane Girls Grammar School and Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie). Elite independents typically sit at $45,000+ per year before boarding and levies.
Do Brisbane private school fees include boarding?
No — boarding is charged on top of tuition. 13 of these Brisbane schools offer boarding (typically $25,000–$45,000/year on top of fees). International students pay a higher tuition tier (about 1.2–1.7× domestic) at the 24 CRICOS-registered Brisbane schools — see our international student guide.