205 schools, 12 cities · Updated 1 June 2026

Best Private Schools in Australia 2026: 205 Compared

205 fee-charging Australian private schools ranked across 12 cities. Published 2026 Year 12 fees, ICSEA scores, sectors, boarding, and standout programs. No paid placements.

VIC

45 schools

Melbourne

Year 12 fees: $7,820 to $47,877

Highest ICSEA: 1213

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NSW

46 schools

Sydney

Year 12 fees: $7,820 to $52,410

Highest ICSEA: 1274

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QLD

23 schools

Brisbane

Year 12 fees: $11,280 to $36,300

Highest ICSEA: 1212

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WA

18 schools

Perth

Year 12 fees: $12,820 to $37,173

Highest ICSEA: 1194

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SA

20 schools

Adelaide

Year 12 fees: $9,820 to $36,310

Highest ICSEA: 1182

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TAS

8 schools

Hobart

Year 12 fees: $6,500 to $25,760

Highest ICSEA: 1154

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ACT

8 schools

Canberra

Year 12 fees: $10,700 to $50,270

Highest ICSEA: 1194

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NT

5 schools

Darwin

Year 12 fees: $6,595 to $17,940

Highest ICSEA: 986

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QLD

8 schools

Gold Coast

Year 12 fees: $6,753 to $31,773

Highest ICSEA: 1155

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NSW

13 schools

Newcastle

Year 12 fees: $3,488 to $35,280

Highest ICSEA: 1147

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NSW

3 schools

Wollongong

Year 12 fees: $10,803 to $27,890

Highest ICSEA: 1151

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VIC

8 schools

Geelong

Year 12 fees: $4,840 to $55,380

Highest ICSEA: 1149

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