New Farm · QLD · 4005

Boarding Schools in New Farm, QLD

Comparing boarding schools in New Farm? Browse the providers we list serving New Farm and the surrounding Brisbane area, typically $50,000-$95,000/yr total. Credentials and pricing shown where published — independent, no paid placements.

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Australian private school fees in 2026 vary by school tier: Elite Year 12 fees range from $42,000-$55,000/year (Geelong Grammar, Scotch College, Melbourne Grammar, Sydney Grammar). Mid-tier independent schools: $25,000-$38,000/year. Catholic systemic schools: $4,000-$10,000/year. Year 7-9 typically 30-40% lower than Year 12. Boarding adds $25,000-$45,000/year on top of tuition. Total cost of private education K-12: $400,000-$650,000 for elite schools, $150,000-$300,000 for mid-tier, $40,000-$120,000 for Catholic. Always factor in uniforms, IT, camps, music tuition (add $5,000-$15,000/year).

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Schools in our 2026 database

$3,488 to $55,380

Year 12 fee range across our database

New Farm at a glance

New Farm (4005) is a inner-north, upmarket suburb of Brisbane, QLD, approximately 2 km from the Brisbane CBD. Home to around 12,000 residents with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $2,400/week (ABS Census 2021). The median detached house price is approximately $1600k (2026).

Population

12,000

Median age

35

Median income / wk

$2,400

Km from CBD

2

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Top private schools in the Brisbane catchment

Verified 2026 fees, ICSEA scores, and standout programs for 36 private schools across Brisbane. School data sourced from official 2026 fee schedules and the ACARA MySchool register.

1

Brisbane Grammar School

, Spring Hill
Independent (non-denominational) Boys Top tier Boarding Est. 1868

Independent (non-denominational) boys school in Spring Hill, Brisbane. Top NAPLAN numeracy results in QLD

Y12 fee 2026

$36,300/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$36,300

ICSEA

1212

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Boarding: $35,660/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Top NAPLAN numeracy results in QLD

Standout programs

  • Top NAPLAN numeracy results in QLD
  • GPS sport powerhouse
  • Strong music + debating tradition
2
Independent (non-denominational) Girls Mid tier Est. 1875

Independent (non-denominational) girls school in Spring Hill, Brisbane. Top-ranked QLD academic results (ATAR + IB)

Y12 fee 2026

$34,088/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$34,088

ICSEA

1206

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12 (Years 5-6 from 2026)

Best for: Top-ranked QLD academic results (ATAR + IB)

Standout programs

  • Top-ranked QLD academic results (ATAR + IB)
  • QGSSSA sport leader
  • Strong STEM + research culture
3

Somerville House

, South Brisbane
Independent (PMSA) Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1899

Independent (PMSA) girls school in South Brisbane, Brisbane. All-inclusive fee (laptop, camps, QGSSSA sport)

Y12 fee 2026

$31,872/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$31,872

ICSEA

1184

Year levels

Prep-Year 12

Best for: All-inclusive fee (laptop, camps, QGSSSA sport)

Standout programs

  • All-inclusive fee (laptop, camps, QGSSSA sport)
  • Strong academic record - QLD top OP/ATAR results
  • International + STEM programs
4

St Peters Lutheran College

, Indooroopilly
Lutheran Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1945

Lutheran co-educational school in Indooroopilly, Brisbane. IB Diploma + AC Senior pathways

Y12 fee 2026

$26,088/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$24,708

ICSEA

1183

Year levels

Prep-Year 12

Best for: IB Diploma + AC Senior pathways

Standout programs

  • IB Diploma + AC Senior pathways
  • Largest Lutheran co-ed school in QLD
  • Strong music conservatorium and outdoor ed (Crows Nest)
5

All Hallows' School

, Fortitude Valley
Catholic (Sisters of Mercy) Girls Lower-fee Est. 1861

Catholic (Sisters of Mercy) girls school in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane. Oldest secondary school in Brisbane

Y12 fee 2026

$18,950/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$17,500

ICSEA

1182

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Best for: Oldest secondary school in Brisbane

Standout programs

  • Oldest secondary school in Brisbane
  • Strong academic + Mercy social-justice tradition
  • Very competitive fee for top-tier ICSEA
6
Anglican Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1987

Independent co-educational Anglican secondary school (Years 7-12) in Enoggera, north-west Brisbane, known for its Outdoor Education ethos.

Y12 fee 2026

$19,900/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$19,900

ICSEA

1175

Year levels

7-12

Best for: Very high ICSEA of 1175 - more educationally advantaged than roughly 99% of Australian schools; co-ed, about 711 students Years 7-12

Standout programs

  • Very high ICSEA of 1175 - more educationally advantaged than roughly 99% of Australian schools; co-ed, about 711 students Years 7-12
  • Signature compulsory Outdoor Education Program embedded across every year level (camping, kayaking, rock-climbing, orienteering) focused on relationships and reflection - a defining part of the school culture
  • All-inclusive single flat fee covering a maintained Apple laptop, all textbooks/e-texts, standard camps and Outdoor Education days, and student accident insurance

Note: Fee year 2026. 2026 official fee schedule (effective 1 Jan 2026): single all-inclusive Years 7-12 fee of $19,900/annum ($4,975/term), identical for Year 7 and Year 12. 3.0% upfront discount brings it to $19,303. Fee is all-inclusi

7
Anglican Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1912

Anglican boys school in East Brisbane, Brisbane. GPS sport (rowing, rugby, cricket)

Y12 fee 2026

$33,720/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$33,720

ICSEA

1167

Year levels

Prep-Year 12

Best for: GPS sport (rowing, rugby, cricket)

Standout programs

  • GPS sport (rowing, rugby, cricket)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma + Primary Years Programme
  • 150-boy boarding house from Year 7
8
Independent (Presbyterian and Uniting Church) Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1902

Independent (Presbyterian and Uniting Church) boys school in Toowong, Brisbane. GPS sport (rugby, rowing, cricket)

Y12 fee 2026

$33,260/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$33,260

ICSEA

1164

Year levels

Prep-Year 12

Boarding: $32,460/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: GPS sport (rugby, rowing, cricket)

Standout programs

  • GPS sport (rugby, rowing, cricket)
  • Strong cadet + outdoor education
  • Robust music and pipe band tradition
9

Stuartholme School

, Toowong
Catholic (Society of the Sacred Heart) Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1920

Catholic Society of the Sacred Heart girls' school in Toowong, Brisbane. Founded 1920.

Y12 fee 2026

$22,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$20,680

ICSEA

1163

Year levels

Year 7-Year 12

Boarding: $22,600/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat tradition

Standout programs

  • Sacred Heart Madeleine Sophie Barat tradition
  • Largest girls' boarding school in QLD
  • Strong music + drama programs
10
Anglican Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1895

Anglican girls school in Ascot, Brisbane. ~190 boarders Years 5-12 (one of QLD's leading girls' boarding schools)

Y12 fee 2026

$33,216/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$33,216

ICSEA

1159

Year levels

Pre-Prep-Year 12

Best for: ~190 boarders Years 5-12 (one of QLD's leading girls' boarding schools)

Standout programs

  • ~190 boarders Years 5-12 (one of QLD's leading girls' boarding schools)
  • QGSSSA sport - rowing, hockey, netball
  • Sisters of the Sacred Advent founding heritage
11
Anglican Girls Mid tier Est. 1929

Anglican girls (co-ed Kindergarten) school in Corinda, Brisbane. Strong academic record (consistently high QLD ATAR median)

Y12 fee 2026

$31,992/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$31,992

ICSEA

1158

Year levels

Prep-Year 12

Best for: Strong academic record (consistently high QLD ATAR median)

Standout programs

  • Strong academic record (consistently high QLD ATAR median)
  • All-inclusive fee model with 1:1 device
  • QGSSSA sport
12

Clayfield College

, Clayfield
Uniting Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1931

An independent Uniting/Presbyterian (PMSA) co-educational day and boarding school in Clayfield, founded 1931, catering Pre-Prep to Year 12 including boarders from Year 5.

Y12 fee 2026

$28,096/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$28,096

ICSEA

1148

Year levels

Pre-Prep to Year 12

Boarding: $28,248/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Highest ICSEA of the four at 1148 - top few percent nationally for socio-educational advantage

Standout programs

  • Highest ICSEA of the four at 1148 - top few percent nationally for socio-educational advantage
  • Co-educational day and boarding (boarders from Years 5-12), one of relatively few co-ed boarding options in Brisbane; boarding $28,248/yr on top of tuition (~$56,344 combined Years 7-12)
  • Small school (~500 students Pre-Prep to Year 12) under the Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association (PMSA), with co-ed in the early/junior years and a girls' focus in senior secondary

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 7-12 tuition $28,096/yr (single band) and boarding $28,248/yr from the official 2026 domestic fee schedule; combined Years 7-12 day+boarding $56,344. Tuition stated to include services, capital, locker and camp

13
Catholic Boys Lower-fee Boarding Est. 1940

A large independent Marist Brothers Catholic boys' day and boarding school (Years 5-12) on a landmark hilltop campus in Ashgrove, strong in academics, sport and the arts.

Y12 fee 2026

$18,710/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$16,890

ICSEA

1139

Year levels

Years 5-12

Best for: ICSEA 1139 (93rd percentile nationally); ~1,800 students, one of Brisbane's largest Catholic boys' schools

Standout programs

  • ICSEA 1139 (93rd percentile nationally); ~1,800 students, one of Brisbane's largest Catholic boys' schools
  • Boarding for up to ~220 boys (Years 6-12), currently ~170 boarders - a major regional/rural Queensland feeder
  • Powerhouse sporting alumni: Wallabies captain John Eales, Test cricketer Matthew Hayden and Brisbane Lions forward Charlie Cameron; facilities include the Matthew Hayden cricket complex and an Olympic-size heated pool

Note: Fee year 2026 (current published day-fee schedule; goodschools.com.au sourced direct from the school, year not explicitly stamped on that page). Year 12 day tuition $18,710/yr and Year 7 $16,890/yr per goodschools.com.au (sourced

14
Catholic (Christian Brothers) Boys Tier varies Est. 1932

Catholic Edmund Rice boys' primary school in Indooroopilly, Brisbane. Founded 1932.

Y12 fee 2026

Fees on request

Y7 fee 2026

ICSEA

1138

Year levels

Prep-Year 6

Best for: Feeder primary for St Joseph's Nudgee College

Standout programs

  • Feeder primary for St Joseph's Nudgee College
  • Edmund Rice tradition
  • Lower-fee Catholic boys primary
15

Moreton Bay College

, Manly West
Uniting Girls Mid tier Est. 1901

Historic independent Uniting Church girls' day school (founded 1901) in Brisbane's bayside, an IB World School with one of the region's highest ICSEA values.

Y12 fee 2026

$22,680/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$22,380

ICSEA

1134

Year levels

Early Learning to Year 12

Best for: ICSEA 1134, one of the highest of any Brisbane bayside school; Governor-General Quentin Bryce is an alumna

Standout programs

  • ICSEA 1134, one of the highest of any Brisbane bayside school; Governor-General Quentin Bryce is an alumna
  • Authorised IB World School (Primary Years Programme) and one of Queensland's oldest girls' schools, founded 1901
  • Sister school to Moreton Bay Boys' College under the Moreton Bay Colleges (shared sibling discount); strong aquatic and co-curricular programs

Note: Fee year 2026. 2026 Years 11-12 day tuition $22,680/yr and Years 7-10 $22,380/yr confirmed from the official Domestic 2026 Fee Schedule PDF (excludes $600/family Capital Levy and voluntary building fund). ICSEA 1134 per aggregator

16
Lutheran Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1980

Independent co-educational Lutheran college (Prep to Year 12) in Rochedale, south-east Brisbane.

Y12 fee 2026

$17,350/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$16,700

ICSEA

1132

Year levels

Prep-12

Best for: ICSEA 1132 (well above the national average of 1000); large Prep-Year 12 co-ed college of around 994 students on a single Rochedale campus

Standout programs

  • ICSEA 1132 (well above the national average of 1000); large Prep-Year 12 co-ed college of around 994 students on a single Rochedale campus
  • CRICOS registered (Provider Code 03716F) - accepts international students within the Lutheran Church of Australia Queensland District network
  • Compulsory experiential programs including a Year 6 Canberra trip and a Year 9 Outdoor Education program, with a VET-rich senior offering (Construction, Hospitality, Fitness)

Note: Fee year 2026. 2026 official Domestic Fee Schedule PDF: Years 8-12 tuition $17,350/annum (used for Year 12), Year 7 $16,700, Prep-Year 6 $11,720. 3.0% early-payment discount if paid by 6 Feb 2026; sibling discounts for 3+ children

17
Christian Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1978

Large co-ed Pentecostal Christian P-12 day school in Brisbane's south-east, known for strong NAPLAN results and an all-inclusive fee structure.

Y12 fee 2026

$16,164/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$14,740

ICSEA

1132

Year levels

Prep to Year 12

Best for: ICSEA ~1132 (more educationally advantaged than ~92% of Australian schools); ranked 14th among QLD secondary schools and 2nd among QLD primary schools in 2022 NAPLAN

Standout programs

  • ICSEA ~1132 (more educationally advantaged than ~92% of Australian schools); ranked 14th among QLD secondary schools and 2nd among QLD primary schools in 2022 NAPLAN
  • Notable alumni include Adrian Schrinner (Lord Mayor of Brisbane) and bands Violent Soho and Vancouver Sleep Clinic
  • All-inclusive tuition (camps, government exam fees, laptop program included); academic scholarships up to 50% off tuition via Edutest, plus equity and hardship bursaries

Note: Fee year 2026. 2026 Year 10-12 day tuition $16,164/yr and Year 7-9 $14,740/yr confirmed from the official 2026 Schedule of Fees PDF (excludes optional bus, music, levies). ICSEA: not directly readable from MySchool (JS-rendered),

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Ormiston College

, Ormiston
Christian Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1988

Independent non-denominational co-ed Prep-12 college in the Redlands, strong in sport, with a single flat secondary tuition rate across Years 7-12.

Y12 fee 2026

$18,212/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$18,212

ICSEA

1131

Year levels

Prep to Year 12

Best for: ICSEA 1131 (well above the national average of 1000); ~1,513 students Prep-12 on a single Redlands bayside campus

Standout programs

  • ICSEA 1131 (well above the national average of 1000); ~1,513 students Prep-12 on a single Redlands bayside campus
  • Notable alumni include Olympic swimmer Shayna Jack, ARIA-charting soprano Mirusia Louwerse and Paralympic wheelchair-basketball medallist Clare Nott
  • Flat secondary tuition (Year 7-12 all $18,212) with an all-inclusive fee covering the laptop program and curricular/co-curricular activities; won the 2021 ALIA Library Design Award

Note: Fee year 2026. 2026 Secondary (Year 7-12) day tuition is a single flat band of $18,212/yr, confirmed from the official 2026 Schedule of Fees PDF (so Year 7 and Year 12 are identical). Excludes the $300/term Capital Levy and camps.

19
Anglican Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1960

Anglican co-educational school in Bald Hills, north Brisbane. Founded 1960.

Y12 fee 2026

$14,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$13,280

ICSEA

1130

Year levels

Pre-K-Year 12

Best for: North Brisbane Anglican co-ed school

Standout programs

  • North Brisbane Anglican co-ed school
  • Strong music + drama programs
  • Mid-fee Anglican option
20

St Rita's College

, Clayfield
Catholic Girls Lower-fee Est. 1926

An independent Catholic girls' day school (Years 5-12) in Clayfield, founded by the Presentation Sisters in 1926 and now stewarded by Mercy Partners.

Y12 fee 2026

$13,950/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$13,950

ICSEA

1130

Year levels

Years 5-12

Best for: ICSEA 1130 - well above average; ~1,000-1,200 girls, Years 5-12

Standout programs

  • ICSEA 1130 - well above average; ~1,000-1,200 girls, Years 5-12
  • Lowest tuition of the four at a flat $13,950/yr across all year levels, making it a comparatively affordable Catholic girls' option in inner-north Brisbane
  • Founded 1926 by the Presentation Sisters; celebrating its centenary in 2026 and now governed by Mercy Partners on the historic Stanley Hall site in Clayfield

Note: Fee year 2026. Flat tuition $13,950/yr for all year levels (Years 5-12) from the official 2026 Fee Schedule PDF - so Year 12 and Year 7 are the same. Compulsory family levies on top: Master Plan $730 and P&F $150 per family, plus

21

Ambrose Treacy College

, Indooroopilly
Catholic Boys Lower-fee Est. 2015

An independent Catholic Years 4-12 boys' school in Indooroopilly, run in the Edmund Rice tradition on the historic Nudgee Junior College site.

Y12 fee 2026

$17,992/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$17,992

ICSEA

1126

Year levels

Years 4-12

Best for: ICSEA 1126 - more educationally advantaged than roughly 93% of Australian schools

Standout programs

  • ICSEA 1126 - more educationally advantaged than roughly 93% of Australian schools
  • Edmund Rice Education Australia boys' school on the former Nudgee Junior College site; a single flat Year 7-12 tuition of $17,992 makes it one of the more accessibly priced GPS-adjacent Brisbane boys' schools
  • Co-curricular sport, camps and most activities (AFL, rugby, cricket, swimming, strength & conditioning) are included in tuition rather than charged as extras

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 7-12 tuition $17,992/yr from the official 2026 Schedule of Fees PDF (single band covers Years 7-12, so used for Year 12 and Year 7). Levies on top: Technology $1,226/yr, Capital Master Plan $400/family/yr, plus

22

Sheldon College

, Sheldon
Independent Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1997

High-ICSEA secular co-ed Prep-12 day college on a large bayside campus in Sheldon (Redland City), strong in arts (ASTA) and STEM/innovation (LINQ).

Y12 fee 2026

$18,840/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$18,840

ICSEA

1115

Year levels

Prep (from 15 months in ELC) to Year 12

Best for: Highest ICSEA of these four schools at 1115; non-denominational secular co-ed school on a 56-acre (23 ha) bayside campus in Redland City, with flat Year 7-12 tuition of $18,840 for 2026

Standout programs

  • Highest ICSEA of these four schools at 1115; non-denominational secular co-ed school on a 56-acre (23 ha) bayside campus in Redland City, with flat Year 7-12 tuition of $18,840 for 2026
  • Signature LINQ Precinct (learning, innovation, knowledge facility) and the Australian School of the Arts (ASTA, established 2006); its Space Design Competition team won four consecutive national titles (2011-2015)
  • Notable alumni include singer/voice actor Megan Washington, Test/Sheffield Shield cricketer Sam Heazlett and AFL player Elliott Himmelberg; founded 1997, now ~1,311 students Prep-Year 12

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 7-12 annual tuition $18,840 confirmed from the official College Fees page and corroborated by Good Schools; a single senior-school band applies so Year 7 and Year 12 are the same figure (tuition only, before re

23

St Laurence's College

, South Brisbane
Catholic (Christian Brothers) Boys Lower-fee Est. 1915

Catholic Christian Brothers boys' school in South Brisbane. Founded 1915.

Y12 fee 2026

$14,280/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$12,820

ICSEA

1112

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Best for: Edmund Rice tradition

Standout programs

  • Edmund Rice tradition
  • Strong rugby league + cricket
  • South Brisbane Catholic boys
24
Anglican Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1994

Anglican co-ed K-12 day school in Forest Lake and an IB World School, known for compulsory instrumental music and strong languages.

Y12 fee 2026

$15,324/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$13,196

ICSEA

1109

Year levels

Kindergarten to Year 12

Best for: Authorised IB World School (listed on ibo.org, school code 051384) offering an International Baccalaureate pathway alongside Queensland ATAR; ICSEA 1109 — the second-highest of these four schools

Standout programs

  • Authorised IB World School (listed on ibo.org, school code 051384) offering an International Baccalaureate pathway alongside Queensland ATAR; ICSEA 1109 — the second-highest of these four schools
  • Instrumental music from Prep onwards as part of the core curriculum, with biennial musical productions since 1999, plus Mandarin Chinese and Spanish language programs and a 'Future Thinkers' innovation program for Years 9-10
  • Founded in 1994 with just 66 students, now ~950-1,100 enrolled on the Forest Lake campus in Brisbane's south-west; alumni include actress Ashleigh Brewer (Neighbours, The Bold and the Beautiful)

Note: Fee year 2026. IMPORTANT CORRECTION: Good Schools lists $5,108 for Year 12, but that is the PER-TERM tuition figure, not annual. The official 2026 Domestic Fee Schedule PDF shows annual Year 12 tuition of $15,324 (billed over thre

25
Catholic (Franciscan) Boys Lower-fee Est. 1956

Catholic Franciscan boys' school in Kedron, north Brisbane. Founded 1956.

Y12 fee 2026

$11,280/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$9,820

ICSEA

1107

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Best for: Franciscan Friars tradition

Standout programs

  • Franciscan Friars tradition
  • North Brisbane Catholic boys
  • Strong rugby league + cricket
26

John Paul College

, Daisy Hill
Christian Co-ed Lower-fee Boarding Est. 1982

Large ecumenical Christian co-ed K-12 day and boarding college in Daisy Hill, an IB World School offering both ATAR and IB Diploma pathways.

Y12 fee 2026

$18,703/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$18,703

ICSEA

1106

Year levels

Kindergarten to Year 12

Best for: One of Queensland's largest independent co-ed schools (~1,700-1,950 students) and an authorised IB World School (IB Diploma authorised 27 October 2009, school code 002908) — a rare dual ATAR/IB senior pathway in the Logan area; ICSEA 1106

Standout programs

  • One of Queensland's largest independent co-ed schools (~1,700-1,950 students) and an authorised IB World School (IB Diploma authorised 27 October 2009, school code 002908) — a rare dual ATAR/IB senior pathway in the Logan area; ICSEA 1106
  • Notable alumni include Eurovision/X Factor singer Dami Im, Olympic backstroke swimmer Mitch Larkin and Olympian distance runner Genevieve LaCaze
  • Founded in 1982 by four clergymen from the Catholic, Anglican and Uniting churches as an ecumenical college; offers village-style boarding at 'Fenton Village' (built 2015) for Years 7-12 plus an international homestay program

Note: Fee year 2026 (figure published via Good Schools; school does not display a public dollar table on its own site). Year 12 day tuition reported as $18,703 by Good Schools (top of the school's stated $12,095-$18,703 band). The schoo

27

Lourdes Hill College

, Hawthorne
Catholic (Good Samaritan) Girls Lower-fee Est. 1916

Catholic Sisters of the Good Samaritan girls' school in Hawthorne, Brisbane. Founded 1916.

Y12 fee 2026

$11,280/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$10,180

ICSEA

1098

Year levels

Year 7-Year 12

Best for: Good Samaritan Sisters tradition

Standout programs

  • Good Samaritan Sisters tradition
  • Lower-fee Catholic girls option
  • Brisbane east river-edge campus
28

The Cathedral School Townsville

, Mundingburra, Townsville
Anglican Co-ed Lower-fee Boarding Est. 1917

Anglican co-educational school in Townsville, north QLD. Founded 1917.

Y12 fee 2026

$14,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$12,820

ICSEA

1098

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Boarding: $29,200/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: North QLD Anglican boarding

Standout programs

  • North QLD Anglican boarding
  • Boarding draws from far north QLD + outback
  • Strong sport + agriculture programs
29
Catholic (Edmund Rice) Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1891

Catholic (Edmund Rice) boys school in Boondall, Brisbane. 315+ boarders - largest QLD Catholic boys boarding

Y12 fee 2026

$23,250/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$23,250

ICSEA

1097

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Boarding: $31,050/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: 315+ boarders - largest QLD Catholic boys boarding

Standout programs

  • 315+ boarders - largest QLD Catholic boys boarding
  • GPS rugby/rowing powerhouse
  • Edmund Rice Christian-service tradition
30

Iona College

, Wynnum
Catholic (Christian Brothers) Boys Lower-fee Est. 1958

Catholic Christian Brothers boys' school in Wynnum, Brisbane. Founded 1958.

Y12 fee 2026

$14,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$13,280

ICSEA

1093

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Best for: Edmund Rice tradition

Standout programs

  • Edmund Rice tradition
  • Strong rugby league + AFL programs
  • Lower-fee Catholic boys option in Brisbane east
31
Catholic Girls Lower-fee Est. 1956

Independent Catholic girls' secondary college (Years 7-12) in Kedron, north Brisbane, in the Franciscan tradition.

Y12 fee 2026

$12,045/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$10,490

ICSEA

1092

Year levels

7-12

Best for: ICSEA 1092 (above the national average of 1000); independent Catholic girls-only school of about 886 students in Years 7-12

Standout programs

  • ICSEA 1092 (above the national average of 1000); independent Catholic girls-only school of about 886 students in Years 7-12
  • Part of 'Franciscans on the Hill' in Kedron alongside St Anthony's primary and Padua College (boys) - educates in the Franciscan tradition of St Francis and St Clare of Assisi, operated by Mercy Partners
  • Founded 1956 by the Missionary Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception; CRICOS registered (03868A) and accepts international students

Note: Fee year 2026. 2026 official fee schedule: Years 10-12 tuition $12,045/annum (used for Year 12), Years 7-9 $10,490. Levies extra (Technology $750, Resource $150 per student; Capital $425 + Parent Partnership $120 per family). ICSE

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Lutheran Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1978

Independent co-educational Lutheran college (Years 7-12) on its Rothwell campus in the Moreton Bay region, north of Brisbane.

Y12 fee 2026

$11,900/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$8,810

ICSEA

1078

Year levels

7-12

Best for: Most affordable of this Brisbane Lutheran/Catholic/Anglican set - 2026 Year 12 tuition just $11,900 at the Rothwell campus; ICSEA 1078

Standout programs

  • Most affordable of this Brisbane Lutheran/Catholic/Anglican set - 2026 Year 12 tuition just $11,900 at the Rothwell campus; ICSEA 1078
  • Large two-campus co-ed college (Rothwell + Caboolture) of roughly 1,350 students in Years 7-12 in the Moreton Bay region, founded 1978
  • CRICOS registered (Provider Code 00497C) with established student-exchange agreements in Germany (Saarland, Frankfurt) and Japan (Tokyo, Shizuoka, Hakata)

Note: Fee year 2026. 2026 official Fee Schedule PDF (Rothwell campus): Year 12 tuition $11,900/annum, Year 7 $8,810. Levies extra (Camp & Extras, Technology, Capital). Caboolture campus is cheaper (Year 12 tuition $11,270). ICSEA 1078 f

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Canterbury College

, Waterford
Anglican Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1987

Affordable Anglican co-ed K-12 day school in Waterford, south of Brisbane, with all-inclusive fees and an on-campus university program.

Y12 fee 2026

$13,808/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$13,052

ICSEA

1072

Year levels

ELC (Kindergarten) to Year 12

Best for: ICSEA 1072 (above the national mean of 1000) — the lowest-fee and most accessible of these four Logan/south-Brisbane schools, with 2026 Year 12 tuition of $13,808 plus a separate all-inclusive Single Resource Charge (SRC) that covers textbooks, software, camps and a laptop with insurance from Year 4-12

Standout programs

  • ICSEA 1072 (above the national mean of 1000) — the lowest-fee and most accessible of these four Logan/south-Brisbane schools, with 2026 Year 12 tuition of $13,808 plus a separate all-inclusive Single Resource Charge (SRC) that covers textbooks, software, camps and a laptop with insurance from Year 4-12
  • On-campus university subject program lets Year 12 students study accredited university units while still at school; the College serves the fast-growing Logan corridor since opening in 1987 as 'The College of the Good Shepherd' with 73 students, now ~1,337 enrolled
  • Master Plan building program (Canterbury Events Centre refurbishment and Stage 2 classroom renovation funded in 2026) on a large Waterford campus; Anglican co-educational ELC-Year 12 day school

Note: Fee year 2026. Year 12 day tuition $13,808 and Year 7 $13,052 confirmed from the official 2026 Fee Schedule PDF (tuition only; a separate Single Resource Charge of $2,300 for Year 12 and a $436/family Master Plan levy also apply).

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Anglican Co-ed Lower-fee Boarding Est. 1920

Anglican co-educational boarding school in Charters Towers, regional QLD. Founded 1920.

Y12 fee 2026

$14,620/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$12,780

ICSEA

1052

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Boarding: $28,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Outback QLD Anglican boarding tradition

Standout programs

  • Outback QLD Anglican boarding tradition
  • Largest boarding intake from cattle station families
  • Equestrian + agriculture programs
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Lutheran Co-ed Lower-fee Est. 1980

Lutheran co-educational school in Beenleigh, Logan QLD. Founded 1980.

Y12 fee 2026

$11,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$10,480

ICSEA

1042

Year levels

Prep-Year 12

Best for: Lutheran tradition + values

Standout programs

  • Lutheran tradition + values
  • South Brisbane co-ed
  • Mid-fee Christian school option
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Catholic (Edmund Rice) Boys Mid tier Est. 1875

Catholic (Edmund Rice) boys school in Spring Hill, Brisbane. GPS sport founder member (rugby, rowing)

Y12 fee 2026

$24,214/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$24,214

ICSEA

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Best for: GPS sport founder member (rugby, rowing)

Standout programs

  • GPS sport founder member (rugby, rowing)
  • Edmund Rice service-leadership tradition
  • Strong music + Terrace Pipes & Drums

Common questions

Private Schools FAQs, New Farm

How much do private schools cost in New Farm (New Farm) 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.

Are private schools worth the cost?

Research is mixed. Australian Productivity Commission analysis shows private schools deliver 5-8 ATAR points improvement over government schools on average, but much of this is explained by socio-economic background, not teaching quality. Top selective government schools (NSW: Sydney Boys/Girls High, James Ruse; VIC: Melbourne High, Mac.Robertson) consistently outperform top private schools at zero cost. Private school benefits are real (network, extracurriculars, smaller classes, pastoral care) but financial cost is significant, $500,000 invested at age 5 instead would be worth $1.5M+ at age 18 for university and house deposit help.

How do I find the best school for my child?

Visit open days at 5-8 schools matching your geographic and budget criteria. Talk to current parents (often more revealing than school marketing). Ask schools for: median ATAR (or NAPLAN value-added data for primary), retention rate from Year 7 to 12, specific strengths in your child's areas of interest, pastoral care approach, school culture. Match school strengths to your child, academic powerhouse for high achievers, more pastoral schools for sensitive children, sport-focused for athletic kids, music-strong for musicians. Don't just pick the highest-fee school.

What's the application process for private schools?

Standard process: 1) Register interest at school website (often $50-$200 fee), 2) Submit application form with academic reports and references (12-24 months before entry typically), 3) Sit assessment test (Cooperative Scholarship Test, AAS test, or school-specific), 4) Attend family interview, 5) Receive offer or waitlist position. Many schools require non-refundable enrolment fee ($1,500-$5,000) to secure place. Most schools require 1 term notice plus a fee of one term's tuition if you change your mind after enrolment.