2026 fees · sourced, not estimated
Private school fees in Gold Coast (2026)
Year 12 tuition across 13 Gold Coast private schools ranges from $2,680 to $31,773, median $12,100. Every figure is from the school's own published 2026 schedule — we never estimate or average a fee.
Gold Coast private school fees, by band
Premium · $30,000 – $45,000
1 school — e.g. The Southport School
Mid-tier · $20,000 – $30,000
2 schools — e.g. St Hilda's School Southport, Somerset College
Lower-fee · $10,000 – $20,000
5 schools — e.g. A.B. Paterson College, Emmanuel College Gold Coast, All Saints Anglican School (Gold Coast)
Catholic systemic · Under $10,000
5 schools — e.g. Livingstone Christian College, King's Christian College, Aquinas College
Every Gold Coast private school fee, ranked (2026)
| School | Sector | Year 12 2026 | Year 7 | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Southport SchoolSouthport | Anglican | $31,773 | $27,216 | Yes |
| St Hilda's School SouthportSouthport | Anglican | $27,284 | $26,349 | $28,912/yr |
| Somerset CollegeMudgeeraba | Independent (non-denominational) | $22,260 | $22,260 | Day only |
| A.B. Paterson CollegeArundel | Independent | $17,400 | $17,400 | Day only |
| Emmanuel College Gold CoastCarrara | Christian (multi-denominational) | $14,780 | $14,360 | Day only |
| All Saints Anglican School (Gold Coast)Merrimac | Anglican | $13,566 | $12,618 | Day only |
| Coomera Anglican CollegeUpper Coomera | Anglican | $12,100 | — | Day only |
| Trinity Lutheran College AshmoreAshmore | Lutheran | $10,400 | $10,400 | Day only |
| Livingstone Christian CollegeOrmeau | Christian | $7,900 | $6,320 | Day only |
| King's Christian CollegeReedy Creek | Christian | $6,753 | $7,876 | Day only |
| Aquinas CollegeAshmore | Catholic | $6,300 | $6,300 | Day only |
| Marymount CollegeBurleigh Waters | Catholic | $4,908 | $4,120 | Day only |
| Assisi Catholic CollegeUpper Coomera | Catholic | $2,680 | $2,680 | 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
Gold Coast private school fees — FAQs
How much are private school fees in Gold Coast in 2026?
Across the 13 Gold Coast private schools we track with published 2026 fees, Year 12 tuition ranges from $2,680 to $31,773 per year, with a median of $12,100 and an average of $13,700. 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 Gold Coast?
The most affordable Gold Coast private schools by 2026 Year 12 tuition are Assisi Catholic College ($2,680), Marymount College ($4,908), Aquinas College ($6,300), King's Christian College ($6,753), Livingstone Christian College ($7,900). Catholic systemic and lower-fee Christian/Lutheran schools are generally the most affordable independent option in Gold Coast.
Which Gold Coast private schools have the highest fees?
The highest Year 12 tuition in Gold Coast for 2026 is The Southport School at $31,773, followed by St Hilda's School Southport and Somerset College. Elite independents typically sit at $45,000+ per year before boarding and levies.
Do Gold Coast private school fees include boarding?
No — boarding is charged on top of tuition. 2 of these Gold Coast 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 7 CRICOS-registered Gold Coast schools — see our international student guide.