2026 fees · sourced, not estimated

Private school fees in Sydney (2026)

Year 12 tuition across 55 Sydney private schools ranges from $7,820 to $52,410, median $31,920. Every figure is from the school's own published 2026 schedule — we never estimate or average a fee.

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Sydney private school fees, by band

Elite · $45,000+

12 schools — e.g. Sydney Grammar School, SCEGGS Darlinghurst, The King's School

Premium · $30,000 – $45,000

17 schools — e.g. Frensham School, MLC School, Barker College

Mid-tier · $20,000 – $30,000

13 schools — e.g. St Aloysius' College, Roseville College, Loreto Kirribilli

Lower-fee · $10,000 – $20,000

9 schools — e.g. Tangara School for Girls, St Pius X College, Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta

Catholic systemic · Under $10,000

4 schools — e.g. De La Salle College Caringbah, Marcellin College Randwick, Marian Catholic College Kenthurst

Every Sydney private school fee, ranked (2026)

School Sector Year 12 2026 Year 7 Boarding
Sydney Grammar SchoolDarlinghurst Independent (non-denominational) $52,410 $52,410 Day only
SCEGGS DarlinghurstDarlinghurst Anglican $51,856 $48,152 Day only
The King's SchoolNorth Parramatta Anglican $49,980 $35,856/yr
KambalaRose Bay Anglican $49,800 $49,100 $33,700/yr
Cranbrook SchoolBellevue Hill Anglican $49,521 $47,643 Yes
Newington CollegeStanmore Uniting Church $48,141 $44,298 $38,394/yr
Shore (Sydney Church of England Grammar)North Sydney Anglican $48,100 $45,300 Yes
Trinity Grammar School (Summer Hill)Summer Hill Anglican $47,500 $42,970 Yes
SCECGS RedlandsCremorne Anglican $47,100 $43,800 Day only
Pymble Ladies' CollegePymble Uniting Church $45,820 $44,710 $34,592/yr
Kincoppal-Rose Bay School of the Sacred HeartRose Bay Catholic $45,660 $42,076 $38,772/yr
Knox Grammar SchoolWahroonga Uniting Church $45,120 $42,640 Yes
Frensham SchoolMittagong Independent (non-denominational) $44,980 $39,850 $32,300/yr
MLC SchoolBurwood Uniting $44,904 $41,300 Day only
Barker CollegeHornsby Anglican $44,720 $42,300 $38,830/yr
Presbyterian Ladies' College SydneyCroydon Presbyterian $44,640 $41,160 Yes
Saint Ignatius' College RiverviewLane Cove Catholic (Jesuit) $42,660 $41,370 $29,565/yr
Ravenswood School for GirlsGordon Uniting Church $42,160 $40,410 Yes
AbbotsleighWahroonga Anglican $41,960 $39,400 Yes
Ascham SchoolEdgecliff Independent (non-denominational) $41,680 $38,280 $33,200/yr
St Catherine's School WaverleyWaverley Anglican $39,820 $36,420 $31,800/yr
Reddam HouseBondi Independent (non-denominational) $38,200 $35,400 Day only
Wenona SchoolNorth Sydney Uniting Church $37,650 $35,280 Day only
Emanuel SchoolRandwick Jewish $35,650 $28,110 Day only
Moriah CollegeQueens Park Jewish $33,700 $26,500 Day only
St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolSydney CBD Anglican $33,620 $30,240 Day only
International Grammar SchoolUltimo Independent (non-denominational) $31,980 $28,680 Day only
St Joseph's College Hunters HillHunters Hill Catholic (Marist) $31,920 $30,260 $26,500/yr
St Luke's Grammar SchoolDee Why Anglican $30,270 $29,260 Day only
St Aloysius' CollegeMilsons Point Catholic (Jesuit) $28,480 $26,340 Day only
Roseville CollegeRoseville Anglican $28,140 $26,050 Day only
Loreto KirribilliKirribilli Catholic (Loreto) $27,950 $25,380 $24,600/yr
Loreto NormanhurstNormanhurst Catholic (Loreto) $27,820 $25,420 $24,600/yr
Tara Anglican School for GirlsNorth Parramatta Anglican $26,420 $23,900 $24,200/yr
Oxley CollegeBurradoo Independent (non-denominational) $25,920 $22,680 Day only
Hills Grammar SchoolKenthurst Independent (non-denominational) $25,820 $23,280 Day only
Meriden SchoolStrathfield Anglican $23,820 $21,320 Day only
Waverley CollegeWaverley Catholic $23,510 $21,220 Day only
St Vincent's CollegePotts Point Catholic (Sisters of Charity) $21,940 $19,620 $22,500/yr
Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy CollegeNorth Sydney Catholic (Mercy) $21,680 $19,820 Day only
Macarthur Anglican SchoolCobbitty Anglican $21,680 $19,420 Day only
William Clarke CollegeKellyville Anglican $21,620 $19,280 Day only
Tangara School for GirlsCherrybrook Catholic (Opus Dei) $17,820 $15,920 Day only
St Pius X CollegeChatswood Catholic $15,939 $15,660 Day only
Our Lady of Mercy College ParramattaParramatta Catholic $15,720 $13,530 Day only
Pacific Hills Christian SchoolDural Christian $14,820 $13,280 Day only
Oakhill CollegeCastle Hill Catholic $13,054 $11,846 Day only
Marist College North ShoreNorth Sydney Catholic (Marist) $11,280 $9,820 Day only
Brigidine College RandwickRandwick Catholic (Brigidine) $10,880 $9,820 Day only
St Mary's Cathedral CollegeSydney CBD Catholic $10,820 $9,420 Day only
St Patrick's College StrathfieldStrathfield Catholic (Christian Brothers) $10,180 $9,180 Day only
De La Salle College CaringbahCaringbah Catholic (De La Salle Brothers) $9,820 $8,980 Day only
Marcellin College RandwickRandwick Catholic (Marist) $9,820 $8,820 Day only
Marian Catholic College KenthurstKenthurst Catholic (FMA) $7,920 $6,920 Day only
Casimir Catholic CollegeMarrickville Catholic $7,820 $6,820 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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Sydney private school fees — FAQs

How much are private school fees in Sydney in 2026?

Across the 55 Sydney private schools we track with published 2026 fees, Year 12 tuition ranges from $7,820 to $52,410 per year, with a median of $31,920 and an average of $31,313. 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 Sydney?

The most affordable Sydney private schools by 2026 Year 12 tuition are Casimir Catholic College ($7,820), Marian Catholic College Kenthurst ($7,920), De La Salle College Caringbah ($9,820), Marcellin College Randwick ($9,820), St Patrick's College Strathfield ($10,180). Catholic systemic and lower-fee Christian/Lutheran schools are generally the most affordable independent option in Sydney.

Which Sydney private schools have the highest fees?

The highest Year 12 tuition in Sydney for 2026 is Sydney Grammar School at $52,410, followed by SCEGGS Darlinghurst and The King's School. Elite independents typically sit at $45,000+ per year before boarding and levies.

Do Sydney private school fees include boarding?

No — boarding is charged on top of tuition. 22 of these Sydney 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 23 CRICOS-registered Sydney schools — see our international student guide.