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Top private schools in Perth, 2026

Independent rankings of 15 of Perth's most established private schools for 2026. Every fee figure is sourced from the school's official 2026 schedule (linked under each card). We rank on objective, publicly verifiable signals, primarily ICSEA, historic VCE/IB results, and breadth of standout programs, not paid placement. Coverage spans Perth, Fremantle, Subiaco, Cottesloe, Joondalup and Rockingham.

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In short

Which is the best private school in Perth?

Our top-ranked private school in Perth for 2026 is St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls — St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls is one of Mosman Park's most established anglican girls school. Runners-up: Christ Church Grammar School and Scotch College Perth. All 15 providers in this guide serve Perth and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 15 providers profiled in Perth, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

Key takeaways

Highest ICSEA: St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls (1194), Mosman Park.
2026 Year 12 fees range $14,820–$37,173 across 15 schools (median $30,340).
11 schools offer boarding; 2 are co-educational, the rest are single-sex.
4 schools offer the IB Diploma alongside VCE.
Apply 12–24 months ahead for most schools; elite-tier (Melbourne Grammar, Scotch, Geelong Grammar) often need application at birth or by age 2 for Year 7 entry.

15 Verified Private Schools in Perth, Ranked

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls

, Mosman Park

Anglican Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1896

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls is one of Mosman Park's most established anglican girls school. Founded 1896. ICSEA 1194 (well above the national average of 1,000). Among WA's highest ICSEA girls' schools. Tuition: $34,230/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$34,230/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$34,230

ICSEA

1194

Year levels

Junior Kindergarten-Year 12

Best for: Families who value a residential outdoor-education program

Standout programs

› Among WA's highest ICSEA girls' schools
› Three campuses (Mosman Park + Pemberton outdoor ed)
› IGSSA sport + boarding from Year 7

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Christ Church Grammar School

, Claremont

Anglican Boys Top tier Boarding Est. 1910

Christ Church Grammar School sits among Claremont's top anglican boys schools. Founded 1910. ICSEA 1191 (well above the national average of 1,000). Top-performing non-selective WACE/ATAR results. Tuition: $37,173/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$37,173/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$37,173

ICSEA

1191

Year levels

Pre-K-Year 12

Best for: Sport-focused families, especially rowing and water-sports

Standout programs

› Top-performing non-selective WACE/ATAR results
› PSA sport (rowing on Freshwater Bay)
› 110-boy boarding house

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Scotch College Perth

, Swanbourne

Independent (Uniting Church) Boys Top tier Boarding Est. 1897

Scotch College Perth, in Swanbourne, is a long-standing independent (uniting church) boys school. Founded 1897. ICSEA 1170 (well above the national average of 1,000). Authorised IB World School (PYP, MYP, DP). Tuition: $35,932/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$35,932/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$35,932

ICSEA

1170

Year levels

Pre-K-Year 12

Best for: Academic families wanting an IB Diploma pathway

Standout programs

› Authorised IB World School (PYP, MYP, DP)
› PSA sport powerhouse
› ~170 boarders Years 7-12

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Hale School

, Wembley Downs

Anglican Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1858

Hale School (Wembley Downs) is recognised as a leading anglican boys school. Founded 1858. ICSEA 1169 (well above the national average of 1,000). Oldest boys' school in WA (1858). Tuition: $32,530/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$32,530/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$32,370

ICSEA

1169

Year levels

Pre-Primary-Year 12

Best for: Sport-focused families, especially rowing and water-sports

Standout programs

› Oldest boys' school in WA (1858)
› PSA sport (rugby, rowing, cricket)
› Strong cadet + boarding tradition

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

John XXIII College

, Mount Claremont

Catholic (Jesuit + Loreto) Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1977

John XXIII College is one of Mount Claremont's most established catholic (jesuit + loreto) co-educational school. Founded 1977. ICSEA 1167 (well above the national average of 1,000). Joint Jesuit + Loreto Sisters foundation. Tuition: $14,820/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$14,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$13,280

ICSEA

1167

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Best for: Music-strong students and families

Standout programs

› Joint Jesuit + Loreto Sisters foundation
› Strong music + drama programs
› Mid-fee Catholic co-ed in Perth west

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

All Saints' College

, Bull Creek

Anglican Co-ed Mid tier Est. 1981

All Saints' College sits among Bull Creek's top anglican co-educational schools. Founded 1981. ICSEA 1167 (well above the national average of 1,000). Modern Anglican co-ed school. Tuition: $21,820/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$21,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$19,420

ICSEA

1167

Year levels

Pre-K-Year 12

Best for: Academic families wanting an IB Diploma pathway

Standout programs

› Modern Anglican co-ed school
› Strong IB + WACE outcomes
› Perth south river-edge campus

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Perth College

, Mount Lawley

Anglican Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1902

Perth College, in Mount Lawley, is a long-standing anglican girls school. Founded 1902. ICSEA 1163 (well above the national average of 1,000). Strong WACE + IB academic outcomes. Tuition: $23,820/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$23,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$21,580

ICSEA

1163

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Boarding: $22,400/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Academic families wanting an IB Diploma pathway

Standout programs

› Strong WACE + IB academic outcomes
› Boarding for regional WA + international
› Anglican Sisters of the Society of the Sacred Advent foundation

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Wesley College Perth

, South Perth

Independent (Uniting Church / Methodist heritage) Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1923

Wesley College Perth (South Perth) is recognised as a leading independent (uniting church / methodist heritage) boys (co-educational to year 6) school. Founded 1923. ICSEA 1159 (well above the national average of 1,000). 100+ year Methodist heritage. Tuition: $31,890/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$31,890/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$31,890

ICSEA

1159

Year levels

Pre-K-Year 12

Best for: Sport-focused families, especially rowing and water-sports

Standout programs

› 100+ year Methodist heritage
› PSA sport (rugby, rowing)
› Boarding (~160 students); new Year 7 boarding from 2026

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

St Mary's Anglican Girls' School

, Karrinyup

Anglican Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1921

St Mary's Anglican Girls' School is one of Karrinyup's most established anglican girls school. Founded 1921. ICSEA 1158 (well above the national average of 1,000). ~171 boarders Years 6-12 (largest Anglican girls' boarding in WA). Tuition: $30,340/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$30,340/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$28,820

ICSEA

1158

Year levels

Kindergarten-Year 12

Best for: Regional, interstate or international families needing boarding

Standout programs

› ~171 boarders Years 6-12 (largest Anglican girls' boarding in WA)
› Strong WACE/ATAR results
› IGSSA sport

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Methodist Ladies' College Perth

, Claremont

Independent (Uniting Church / Methodist heritage) Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1907

Methodist Ladies' College Perth sits among Claremont's top independent (uniting church / methodist heritage) girls schools. Founded 1907. ICSEA 1149 (well above the national average of 1,000). ~90 boarders from regional WA. Tuition: $34,428/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$34,428/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$34,125

ICSEA

1149

Year levels

Pre-K-Year 12

Best for: Music-strong students and families

Standout programs

› ~90 boarders from regional WA
› Top-ranked TEE/ATAR historical performance
› IGSSA sport + strong music

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Penrhos College

, Como

Uniting Church Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1952

Penrhos College, in Como, is a long-standing uniting church girls school. Founded 1952. ICSEA 1148 (well above the national average of 1,000). Mid-fee Uniting Church girls school. Tuition: $22,380/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$22,380/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$20,180

ICSEA

1148

Year levels

Pre-K-Year 12

Boarding: $21,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Music-strong students and families

Standout programs

› Mid-fee Uniting Church girls school
› Strong music + drama programs
› Boarding for regional WA families

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Iona Presentation College

, Mosman Park

Catholic (Presentation) Girls Lower-fee Est. 1907

Iona Presentation College (Mosman Park) is recognised as a leading catholic (presentation) girls school. Founded 1907. ICSEA 1148 (well above the national average of 1,000). Presentation Sisters Nano Nagle tradition. Tuition: $14,820/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$14,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$13,180

ICSEA

1148

Year levels

K-Year 12

Best for: Music-strong students and families

Standout programs

› Presentation Sisters Nano Nagle tradition
› Strong music + drama programs
› Lower-fee Catholic girls option in Perth

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Trinity College Perth

, East Perth

Catholic (Edmund Rice) Boys Mid tier Est. 1894

Trinity College Perth is one of East Perth's most established catholic (edmund rice) boys school. Founded 1894. ICSEA 1115 (well above the national average of 1,000). ACC sport (basketball, football, rowing). Tuition: $20,540/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$20,540/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$20,540

ICSEA

1115

Year levels

Year 4-Year 12

Best for: Sport-focused families, especially rowing and water-sports

Standout programs

› ACC sport (basketball, football, rowing)
› Edmund Rice Catholic identity
› Inner-city CBD-edge campus

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Presbyterian Ladies' College Perth

, Peppermint Grove

Independent (Uniting Church / Presbyterian heritage) Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1915

Presbyterian Ladies' College Perth sits among Peppermint Grove's top independent (uniting church / presbyterian heritage) girls schools. Founded 1915. ICSEA 1107 (well above the national average of 1,000). IB Diploma World School. Tuition: $34,746/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$34,746/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$32,725

ICSEA

1107

Year levels

Pre-K-Year 12

Best for: Academic families wanting an IB Diploma pathway

Standout programs

› IB Diploma World School
› Round Square global member
› IGSSA sport + boarding for regional WA

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Aquinas College Perth

, Salter Point

Catholic (Edmund Rice) Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1894

Aquinas College Perth, in Salter Point, is a long-standing catholic (edmund rice) boys school. Founded 1894. ICSEA 1020 (well above the national average of 1,000). PSA sport (rowing on Canning River). Tuition: $22,779/year (Year 12, 2026).

Y12 fee 2026

$22,779/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$21,510

ICSEA

1020

Year levels

Kindergarten-Year 12

Best for: Sport-focused families, especially rowing and water-sports

Standout programs

› PSA sport (rowing on Canning River)
› 69-hectare riverside campus
› Edmund Rice Catholic identity + boarding

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Private Schools in Perth, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅	Sector ⇅	Gender ⇅	Year 12 fees (2026) ⇅	ICSEA ⇅	Boarding ⇅
St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls	Anglican	Girls	$34,230	1194	Yes
Christ Church Grammar School	Anglican	Boys	$37,173	1191	Yes
Scotch College Perth	Independent (Uniting Church)	Boys	$35,932	1170	Yes
Hale School	Anglican	Boys	$32,530	1169	Yes
John XXIII College	Catholic (Jesuit + Loreto)	Co-ed	$14,820	1167	No
All Saints' College	Anglican	Co-ed	$21,820	1167	No
Perth College	Anglican	Girls	$23,820	1163	Yes
Wesley College Perth	Independent (Uniting Church / Methodist heritage)	Boys	$31,890	1159	Yes
St Mary's Anglican Girls' School	Anglican	Girls	$30,340	1158	Yes
Methodist Ladies' College Perth	Independent (Uniting Church / Methodist heritage)	Girls	$34,428	1149	Yes
Penrhos College	Uniting Church	Girls	$22,380	1148	Yes
Iona Presentation College	Catholic (Presentation)	Girls	$14,820	1148	No
Trinity College Perth	Catholic (Edmund Rice)	Boys	$20,540	1115	No
Presbyterian Ladies' College Perth	Independent (Uniting Church / Presbyterian heritage)	Girls	$34,746	1107	Yes
Aquinas College Perth	Catholic (Edmund Rice)	Boys	$22,779	1020	Yes

Pricing and availability data checked against public sources at time of publication. We do not host first-party reviews; star ratings have been removed from this directory pending a moderated review-collection process.

How we rank private schools in Perth

We rank schools on objective, publicly verifiable data: 30% ICSEA score (the ACARA Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage, a strong correlate of academic outcomes), 30% historic VCE/IB results where school medians are publicly disclosed, 20% breadth of standout programs (academic, music, sport, outdoor, languages), 10% facility and pastoral care, and 10% transparency and access (published fees, scholarship availability, open day cadence). Fees in this guide come from each school's published 2026 schedule (linked under each card). Compare Private Schools does not accept payment to list or rank schools.

Common questions

FAQs: private schools in Perth

Which is the highest-ranked private school in Perth for 2026?

By ICSEA (the strongest publicly-available correlate of academic outcomes), St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls in Mosman Park ranks first among Perth private schools we cover, with an ICSEA of 1194. Year 12 fees for 2026 are $34,230. However, "best" is highly child-specific, fit, single-sex vs co-ed preference, religious orientation, and travel time matter as much as raw academic data. Visit at least 3 open days before deciding.

How much do Perth private schools cost in 2026?

Perth private school Year 12 tuition for 2026 ranges from $14,820 to $37,173 per year across the 15 schools we cover (median $30,340). Junior school fees are typically 30–40% lower than Year 12. Boarding adds a further $25,000–$45,000 per year on top of tuition. Don't forget capital levies, building fund contributions, IT, uniforms, camps, and music tuition, these can add $5,000–$15,000 per year.

When should I apply for a private school place in Perth?

For mid-tier independent and Catholic schools, 12–24 months before entry is standard. For elite-tier independents (especially Year 7 boys' schools), waiting lists can be years long, many parents apply at birth or by age 2. Year 9 and Year 11 entry typically have more availability than Year 7. Always check each school's specific application deadlines on their website.

What is ICSEA and why does it matter?

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) is published by ACARA via MySchool.edu.au. It measures the socio-educational advantage of a school's student community on a scale where 1,000 is the national average. Most Perth private schools score 1,150–1,210. ICSEA is a strong correlate of NAPLAN and ATAR outcomes, but it measures the family advantage students bring to the school, not the school's teaching quality. Use it as one input alongside ATAR results, programs, culture and fit.

How much do private schools cost in Australia in 2026?

Elite independent schools (Geelong Grammar, Sydney Grammar, Scotch College, Methodist Ladies' College): $42,000-$55,000/year for Year 12. Mid-tier independents: $25,000-$38,000/year. Catholic systemic schools: $4,000-$10,000/year. Boarding adds $25,000-$45,000 on top. Year 7-9 fees typically 30-40% lower than Year 12. Total K-12 cost: $400,000-$650,000 for elite schools, $40,000-$120,000 for Catholic systemic. Add $5,000-$15,000/year for uniforms, IT, camps, music tuition.

When should I apply for a private school?

Elite schools (Scotch, Geelong Grammar, Sydney Grammar): apply at birth or before age 2 for Year 7 entry. Waiting lists at top schools are 1,000+ children. Mid-tier independents: apply 2-4 years before entry year. Catholic systemic: 12-24 months before entry year. Most competitive entry points: Reception (limited places open most spots), Year 7 (start of secondary, biggest intake), Year 11 (VCE/HSC start). Apply to 4-8 schools simultaneously to maximise options.

What's ICSEA and how does it relate to school quality?

ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-economic background of a school's community. Average is 1000. Elite private schools typically score 1180-1230. ICSEA correlates strongly with academic outcomes, but it measures family advantage, not school teaching quality. To assess teaching quality, look at "value-added" data (how much the school improves students above their starting point), Education Department websites publish this. A school with ICSEA 1200 should produce strong results; a school with ICSEA 1100 producing strong results is doing more impressive teaching.

Are private school scholarships realistic to get?

Top elite schools: 5-15 academic scholarships per year for Year 7 entry, 200-500 applicants. Highly competitive, typically requires top 1% performance on ASCAS test plus interview. Mid-tier schools: easier scholarships available, often 30-50% fee reduction. Music scholarships at most schools: less competitive than academic, requires 5+ years instrument experience and grade 6-7 AMEB level. Sport scholarships: rare, mostly for boarding. Financial assistance (means-tested): 5-30% of places at most schools. Apply to 3-5 schools simultaneously to maximise chances.

Catholic vs Independent, which should I choose?

Catholic systemic schools (parish-funded): $4,000-$10,000/year, generally similar academic outcomes to mid-tier independents, religious instruction (Catholic but increasingly inclusive), community-focused, lower socio-economic mix. Independent schools (privately governed): $25,000-$55,000/year, broader extracurricular options, smaller classes, more international students, stronger university preparation, higher ATAR outcomes. Catholic congregational schools (Loreto, Xavier, Mary MacKillop College, etc.) bridge the two, Catholic ethos but independent governance, fees $20,000-$35,000. Many families choose Catholic for primary, independent for secondary.

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