2026 fees · sourced, not estimated
Private school fees in Canberra (2026)
Year 12 tuition across 13 Canberra private schools ranges from $7,623 to $50,270, median $15,004. Every figure is from the school's own published 2026 schedule — we never estimate or average a fee.
Canberra private school fees, by band
Elite · $45,000+
1 school — e.g. Canberra Girls Grammar School
Premium · $30,000 – $45,000
1 school — e.g. Canberra Grammar School
Mid-tier · $20,000 – $30,000
1 school — e.g. Radford College
Lower-fee · $10,000 – $20,000
6 schools — e.g. Burgmann Anglican School, Trinity Christian School Canberra, Daramalan College
Catholic systemic · Under $10,000
4 schools — e.g. St Francis Xavier College, St Clare's College, Merici College
Every Canberra private school fee, ranked (2026)
| School | Sector | Year 12 2026 | Year 7 | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra Girls Grammar SchoolDeakin | Anglican | $50,270 | $46,330 | Yes |
| Canberra Grammar SchoolRed Hill | Anglican | $44,630 | $43,455 | Yes |
| Radford CollegeBruce | Anglican | $25,950 | $25,050 | Day only |
| Burgmann Anglican SchoolForde | Anglican | $17,000 | $15,900 | Day only |
| Trinity Christian School CanberraWanniassa | Christian | $15,388 | $14,355 | Day only |
| Daramalan CollegeDickson | Catholic | $15,040 | $12,796 | Day only |
| Marist College CanberraPearce | Catholic | $15,004 | $13,014 | Day only |
| Brindabella Christian CollegeLyneham | Christian | $14,350 | $13,200 | Day only |
| St Edmund's College CanberraGriffith | Catholic | $10,700 | $7,500 | Day only |
| St Francis Xavier CollegeFlorey | Catholic | $7,624 | $6,115 | Day only |
| St Clare's CollegeGriffith | Catholic | $7,623 | $6,116 | Day only |
| Merici CollegeBraddon | Catholic | $7,623 | $6,116 | Day only |
| St Mary MacKillop CollegeIsabella Plains | Catholic | $7,623 | $6,116 | 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
Canberra private school fees — FAQs
How much are private school fees in Canberra in 2026?
Across the 13 Canberra private schools we track with published 2026 fees, Year 12 tuition ranges from $7,623 to $50,270 per year, with a median of $15,004 and an average of $18,371. 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 Canberra?
The most affordable Canberra private schools by 2026 Year 12 tuition are St Clare's College ($7,623), Merici College ($7,623), St Mary MacKillop College ($7,623), St Francis Xavier College ($7,624), St Edmund's College Canberra ($10,700). Catholic systemic and lower-fee Christian/Lutheran schools are generally the most affordable independent option in Canberra.
Which Canberra private schools have the highest fees?
The highest Year 12 tuition in Canberra for 2026 is Canberra Girls Grammar School at $50,270, followed by Canberra Grammar School and Radford College. Elite independents typically sit at $45,000+ per year before boarding and levies.
Do Canberra private school fees include boarding?
No — boarding is charged on top of tuition. 2 of these Canberra 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 2 CRICOS-registered Canberra schools — see our international student guide.