31 schools · 2026 fees verified

Best Boarding Schools in NSW (2026)

New South Wales is home to some of Australia's largest and most established boarding schools — including The Kings School (the country's oldest), Riverview, Shore, Knox Grammar, Pymble Ladies' College and Tara Anglican School for Girls. NSW also hosts a major regional boarding tradition through schools like New England Girls School (Armidale), TAS (The Armidale School) and Calrossy. Below: every NSW boarding school in our directory, ranked by ICSEA.

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 13 May 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Key takeaways

31 schools matched, ranked by ICSEA (highest first).
2026 Year 12 tuition ranges $21,820–$49,980.
31 of 31 offer boarding.
Schools across 2 cities: Sydney, Newcastle.
Sourced from each school's published 2026 fee schedule. Independent — no paid placements.

Best Boarding Schools in NSW (2026) — quick compare table · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅	Suburb ⇅	Sector ⇅	Gender ⇅	ICSEA ⇅	Y12 fee ⇅	Boarding ⇅
Ascham School	Edgecliff	Independent (non-denominational)	girls	1228	$41,680	Yes
Abbotsleigh	Wahroonga	Anglican	girls	1217	$41,960	Yes
Ascham School	Edgecliff	Independent (non-denominational)	girls	1217	on request	Yes
St Catherine's School Waverley	Waverley	Anglican	girls	1212	$39,820	Yes
Kambala	Rose Bay	Anglican	girls	1206	$41,320	Yes
Knox Grammar School	Wahroonga	Uniting Church	boys	1187	$45,120	Yes
Loreto Kirribilli	Kirribilli	Catholic (Loreto)	girls	1186	$27,950	Yes
Loreto Normanhurst	Normanhurst	Catholic (Loreto)	girls	1183	$27,820	Yes
Shore (Sydney Church of England Grammar)	North Sydney	Anglican	boys	1182	$48,100	Yes
Cranbrook School	Bellevue Hill	Anglican	co-educational	1181	$49,521	Yes
Ravenswood School for Girls	Gordon	Uniting Church	girls	1179	$42,160	Yes
Pymble Ladies' College	Pymble	Uniting Church	girls	1178	$45,820	Yes
Trinity Grammar School (Summer Hill)	Summer Hill	Anglican	boys	1170	$47,500	Yes
Saint Ignatius' College Riverview	Lane Cove	Catholic (Jesuit)	boys	1168	$42,660	Yes
St Ignatius' College Riverview	Lane Cove North	Catholic (Jesuit)	boys	1167	$36,240	Yes
The King's School	North Parramatta	Anglican	boys	1164	$49,980	Yes
The King's School	North Parramatta	Anglican	boys	1163	$42,050	Yes
Frensham School	Mittagong	Independent (non-denominational)	girls	1158	$44,980	Yes
The Scots College	Bellevue Hill	Presbyterian	boys	1157	on request	Yes
The Armidale School	Armidale	Anglican	co-educational	1147	$35,280	Yes

Top 20 by ICSEA. Independent — no paid placements.

Ascham School

, Edgecliff

Independent (non-denominational) Girls Top tier Boarding Est. 1886

Ascham School is in Edgecliff, Sydney. Independent (non-denominational), girls, K-Year 12. $41,680/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1228. Founded 1886. Boarding offered. Standout: Dalton Plan pedagogy (only one in NSW).

Y12 fee 2026

$41,680/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$38,280

ICSEA

1228

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $33,200/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Dalton Plan pedagogy (only one in NSW)
› Strongest HSC results in Eastern Suburbs
› Non-denominational secular ethos

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Abbotsleigh

, Wahroonga

Anglican Girls Top tier Boarding Est. 1885

Abbotsleigh is in Wahroonga, Sydney. Anglican, girls, Pre-K to Year 12. $41,960/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1217. Founded 1885. Boarding offered. Standout: Consistently top HSC results among Sydney girls' schools.

Y12 fee 2026

$41,960/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$39,400

ICSEA

1217

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Consistently top HSC results among Sydney girls' schools
› Strong music and choral program
› Sister school to Knox Grammar (joint events)

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Boarding fee not disclosed in public sources.

Ascham School

, Edgecliff

Independent (non-denominational) Girls Tier varies Boarding Est. 1886

Ascham School is in Edgecliff, Sydney. Independent (non-denominational), girls, K-Year 12. fees on request · ICSEA 1217. Founded 1886. Boarding offered. Standout: Dalton Plan progressive education methodology (one of few in Australia).

Y12 fee 2026

Fees on request

Y7 fee 2026

—

ICSEA

1217

Year levels

K-Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Dalton Plan progressive education methodology (one of few in Australia)
› Top HSC results among Eastern Suburbs girls' schools
› Strong rowing program on Sydney Harbour

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Ascham does not publish tuition publicly. Contact [email protected] for current 2026 schedule.

St Catherine's School Waverley

, Waverley

Anglican Girls Top tier Boarding Est. 1856

St Catherine's School Waverley is in Waverley, Sydney. Anglican, girls, ELC-Year 12. $39,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1212. Founded 1856. Boarding offered. Standout: Australia's oldest girls' school (est. 1856).

Y12 fee 2026

$39,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$36,420

ICSEA

1212

Year levels

ELC-Year 12

Boarding: $31,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Australia's oldest girls' school (est. 1856)
› Eastern Sydney harbour-adjacent campus
› Strong HSC outcomes + drama tradition

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Kambala

, Rose Bay

Anglican Girls Top tier Boarding Est. 1887

Kambala is in Rose Bay, Sydney. Anglican, girls, K-Year 12. $41,320/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1206. Founded 1887. Boarding offered. Standout: Eastern Suburbs harbour-edge campus.

Y12 fee 2026

$41,320/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$38,280

ICSEA

1206

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $32,400/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Eastern Suburbs harbour-edge campus
› Strong HSC results + university entry rates
› Boarding draws from rural NSW + international

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Knox Grammar School

, Wahroonga

Uniting Church Boys Elite tier Boarding Est. 1924

Knox Grammar School is in Wahroonga, Sydney. Uniting Church, boys, Pre-K to Year 12. $45,120/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1187. Founded 1924. Boarding offered. Standout: Largest GPS boys' school with broad co-curricular program.

Y12 fee 2026

$45,120/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$42,640

ICSEA

1187

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Largest GPS boys' school with broad co-curricular program
› Strong rugby, rowing and athletics
› Wellbeing-led 'Total Boy' framework

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Knox does not publish tuition publicly; figures via Good Schools Guide. Boarding fee on enquiry.

Loreto Kirribilli

, Kirribilli

Catholic (Loreto) Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1901

Loreto Kirribilli is in Kirribilli, Sydney. Catholic (Loreto), girls, K-Year 12. $27,950/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1186. Founded 1901. Boarding offered. Standout: IB Diploma alongside HSC.

Y12 fee 2026

$27,950/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$25,380

ICSEA

1186

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $24,600/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› IB Diploma alongside HSC
› Loreto Sisters Mary Ward tradition
› Sydney Harbour campus

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Loreto Normanhurst

, Normanhurst

Catholic (Loreto) Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1897

Loreto Normanhurst is in Normanhurst, Sydney. Catholic (Loreto), girls, Year 5-Year 12. $27,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1183. Founded 1897. Boarding offered. Standout: Mary Ward Loreto Sisters tradition.

Y12 fee 2026

$27,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$25,420

ICSEA

1183

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Boarding: $24,600/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Mary Ward Loreto Sisters tradition
› Boarding house for regional NSW
› Strong HSC academic outcomes

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Shore (Sydney Church of England Grammar)

, North Sydney

Anglican Boys Elite tier Boarding Est. 1889

Shore (Sydney Church of England Grammar) is in North Sydney, Sydney. Anglican, boys, Pre-K to Year 12. $48,100/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1182. Founded 1889. Boarding offered. Standout: GPS founding member with strong rowing on Sydney Harbour.

Y12 fee 2026

$48,100/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$45,300

ICSEA

1182

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› GPS founding member with strong rowing on Sydney Harbour
› Northwood and Northbridge campuses with extensive sport facilities
› Anglican formation with chapel program

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Shore's fee page returns 403; figures via Good Schools Guide. Boarding fee on enquiry.

Cranbrook School

, Bellevue Hill

Anglican Co-ed Elite tier Boarding Est. 1918

Cranbrook School is in Bellevue Hill, Sydney. Anglican, co-educational, Pre-school to Year 12. $49,521/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1181. Founded 1918. Boarding offered. Standout: IB Diploma offered alongside HSC.

Y12 fee 2026

$49,521/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$47,643

ICSEA

1181

Year levels

Pre-school to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› IB Diploma offered alongside HSC
› Recently became co-educational from K-12
› Eastern Suburbs harbourside campus with strong arts program

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Ravenswood School for Girls

, Gordon

Uniting Church Girls Top tier Boarding Est. 1901

Ravenswood School for Girls is in Gordon, Sydney. Uniting Church, girls, Prep to Year 12. $42,160/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1179. Founded 1901. Boarding offered. Standout: IB World School (PYP and Diploma).

Y12 fee 2026

$42,160/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$40,410

ICSEA

1179

Year levels

Prep to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› IB World School (PYP and Diploma)
› Award-winning STEM and design programs
› Strong music and dance co-curricular

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Pymble Ladies' College

, Pymble

Uniting Church Girls Elite tier Boarding Est. 1916

Pymble Ladies' College is in Pymble, Sydney. Uniting Church, girls, K-Year 12. $45,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1178. Founded 1916. Boarding offered. Standout: IB Primary Years and HSC offered.

Y12 fee 2026

$45,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$44,710

ICSEA

1178

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $34,592/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› IB Primary Years and HSC offered
› Strong STEM and innovation program
› AHIGS sport with elite rowing and aquatics

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Trinity Grammar School (Summer Hill)

, Summer Hill

Anglican Boys Elite tier Boarding Est. 1913

Trinity Grammar School (Summer Hill) is in Summer Hill, Sydney. Anglican, boys, Pre-K to Year 12 (Strathfield Prep K-6, Summer Hill K-12). $47,500/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1170. Founded 1913. Boarding offered. Standout: Strong music program (one of largest school music programs in Australia).

Y12 fee 2026

$47,500/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$42,970

ICSEA

1170

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12 (Strathfield Prep K-6, Summer Hill K-12)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Strong music program (one of largest school music programs in Australia)
› AAGPS sport member with strong rugby and rowing
› Field studies centre at Woollamia

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Saint Ignatius' College Riverview

, Lane Cove

Catholic (Jesuit) Boys Top tier Boarding Est. 1880

Saint Ignatius' College Riverview is in Lane Cove, Sydney. Catholic (Jesuit), boys, Year 5 to Year 12. $42,660/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1168. Founded 1880. Boarding offered. Standout: Jesuit education in the Ignatian tradition.

Y12 fee 2026

$42,660/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$41,370

ICSEA

1168

Year levels

Year 5 to Year 12

Boarding: $29,565/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Jesuit education in the Ignatian tradition
› Largest GPS boarding school by tradition; major rowing program
› Strong service-learning and Jesuit retreat program

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: ICSEA value 1168 is from 2018 MySchool data (most recent surfaced).

St Ignatius' College Riverview

, Lane Cove North

Catholic (Jesuit) Boys Top tier Boarding Est. 1880

St Ignatius' College Riverview is in Lane Cove North, Sydney. Catholic (Jesuit), boys, Year 5-Year 12. $36,240/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1167. Founded 1880. Boarding offered. Standout: Jesuit Ignatian tradition + Magis program.

Y12 fee 2026

$36,240/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$33,680

ICSEA

1167

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

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

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Jesuit Ignatian tradition + Magis program
› AAGPS Head of the River rowing
› Year 9 Outdoor Education program (Lake Mungo)

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

The King's School

, North Parramatta

Anglican Boys Elite tier Boarding Est. 1831

The King's School is in North Parramatta, Sydney. Anglican, boys, Pre-K to Year 12. $49,980/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1164. Founded 1831. Boarding offered. Standout: Australia's oldest independent school.

Y12 fee 2026

$49,980/yr

Y7 fee 2026

—

ICSEA

1164

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Boarding: $35,856/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Australia's oldest independent school
› One of the largest GPS boarding schools (~430 boarders)
› Strong rugby and cadet program tradition

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Year 7 tuition not extracted from PDF; Year 12 confirmed at $49,980.

The King's School

, North Parramatta

Anglican Boys Top tier Boarding Est. 1831

The King's School is in North Parramatta, Sydney. Anglican, boys, Prep-Year 12. $42,050/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1163. Founded 1831. Boarding offered. Standout: Australia's oldest independent school (est. 1831).

Y12 fee 2026

$42,050/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$36,750

ICSEA

1163

Year levels

Prep-Year 12

Boarding: $35,200/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Australia's oldest independent school (est. 1831)
› AAGPS rugby + cricket tradition
› Boarding house of 250+ students

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Frensham School

, Mittagong

Independent (non-denominational) Girls Top tier Boarding Est. 1913

Frensham School is in Mittagong, Sydney. Independent (non-denominational), girls, Year 7-Year 12. $44,980/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1158. Founded 1913. Boarding offered. Standout: Southern Highlands rural boarding.

Y12 fee 2026

$44,980/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$39,850

ICSEA

1158

Year levels

Year 7-Year 12

Boarding: $32,300/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Southern Highlands rural boarding
› Strong equestrian + outdoor education
› Sterling student leadership model

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

The Scots College

, Bellevue Hill

Presbyterian Boys Tier varies Boarding Est. 1893

The Scots College is in Bellevue Hill, Sydney. Presbyterian, boys, Pre-K to Year 12. fees on request · ICSEA 1157. Founded 1893. Boarding offered. Standout: Glengarry outdoor education campus (Year 9 program).

Y12 fee 2026

Fees on request

Y7 fee 2026

—

ICSEA

1157

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Glengarry outdoor education campus (Year 9 program)
› Strong rugby and pipe band tradition (Brave Hearts, Bold Minds)
› GPS member with broad co-curricular offering

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: 2026 fee schedule gated; school directs enquiries to [email protected].

The Armidale School

, Armidale

Anglican Co-ed Top tier Boarding Est. 1894

The Armidale School is in Armidale, Newcastle. Anglican, co-educational, K-Year 12. $35,280/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1147. Founded 1894. Boarding offered. Standout: New England regional boarding tradition.

Y12 fee 2026

$35,280/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$30,820

ICSEA

1147

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $39,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› New England regional boarding tradition
› Strong agriculture + outdoor education programs
› University of New England partnership

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

St Vincent's College

, Potts Point

Catholic (Sisters of Charity) Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1858

St Vincent's College is in Potts Point, Sydney. Catholic (Sisters of Charity), girls, Year 5-Year 12. $21,940/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1138. Founded 1858. Boarding offered. Standout: Sisters of Charity Mary Aikenhead tradition.

Y12 fee 2026

$21,940/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$19,620

ICSEA

1138

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Boarding: $22,500/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Sisters of Charity Mary Aikenhead tradition
› Day + small boarding house
› Potts Point inner-city campus

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Trinity Grammar School

, Summer Hill

Anglican Boys Top tier Boarding Est. 1913

Trinity Grammar School is in Summer Hill, Sydney. Anglican, boys, K-Year 12. $35,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1138. Founded 1913. Boarding offered. Standout: AAGPS rugby + rowing + sport.

Y12 fee 2026

$35,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$32,480

ICSEA

1138

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $27,600/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› AAGPS rugby + rowing + sport
› Award-winning chamber music + symphonic program
› Inner west community focus

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Kambala

, Rose Bay

Anglican Girls Tier varies Boarding Est. 1887

Kambala is in Rose Bay, Sydney. Anglican, girls, Pre-K to Year 12. fees on request · ICSEA 1134. Founded 1887. Boarding offered. Standout: Both IB Diploma and HSC offered (rare combination).

Y12 fee 2026

Fees on request

Y7 fee 2026

—

ICSEA

1134

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Both IB Diploma and HSC offered (rare combination)
› Hampshire House boarding for senior students
› Harbourside Rose Bay campus with strong rowing

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Note: Tuition gated. Application fee $300 + enrolment fee $6,000 confirmed.

New England Girls' School (NEGS)

, Armidale

Anglican Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1895

New England Girls' School (NEGS) is in Armidale, Newcastle. Anglican, girls, K-Year 12. $29,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1132. Founded 1895. Boarding offered. Standout: Regional NSW girls boarding.

Y12 fee 2026

$29,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$26,680

ICSEA

1132

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $39,200/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Regional NSW girls boarding
› Strong equestrian program
› Year 9 Roseville Outdoor Education

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Newington College

, Stanmore

Uniting Church Co-ed Elite tier Boarding Est. 1863

Newington College is in Stanmore, Sydney. Uniting Church, co-educational (transitioning; historically boys), Pre-K to Year 12. $48,141/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1132. Founded 1863. Boarding offered. Standout: GPS member with strong rugby and rowing.

Y12 fee 2026

$48,141/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$44,298

ICSEA

1132

Year levels

Pre-K to Year 12

Boarding: $38,394/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› GPS member with strong rugby and rowing
› IB Diploma offered alongside HSC
› Transitioning to co-education from 2026 (Year 5) and 2028 (Year 7-12)

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

PLC Armidale

, Armidale

Uniting Church Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1887

PLC Armidale is in Armidale, Newcastle. Uniting Church, girls, K-Year 12. $28,280/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1126. Founded 1887. Boarding offered. Standout: Regional NSW girls boarding.

Y12 fee 2026

$28,280/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$25,420

ICSEA

1126

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $39,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Regional NSW girls boarding
› Strong equestrian + agriculture programs
› PLC Sydney sister school

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Kinross Wolaroi School

, Orange

Uniting Church Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1886

Kinross Wolaroi School is in Orange, Newcastle. Uniting Church, co-educational, K-Year 12. $25,920/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1125. Founded 1886. Boarding offered. Standout: Central west NSW Uniting Church boarding.

Y12 fee 2026

$25,920/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$22,980

ICSEA

1125

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $38,400/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Central west NSW Uniting Church boarding
› Strong rowing on Lake Canobolas
› Equestrian + agriculture programs

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Tara Anglican School for Girls

, North Parramatta

Anglican Girls Mid tier Boarding Est. 1897

Tara Anglican School for Girls is in North Parramatta, Sydney. Anglican, girls, K-Year 12. $26,420/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1109. Founded 1897. Boarding offered. Standout: Western Sydney Anglican girls school.

Y12 fee 2026

$26,420/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$23,900

ICSEA

1109

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $24,200/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Western Sydney Anglican girls school
› Boarding house for rural NSW + ACT families
› Strong music + drama programs

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

All Saints' College Bathurst

, Bathurst

Anglican Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1873

All Saints' College Bathurst is in Bathurst, Newcastle. Anglican, co-educational, K-Year 12. $21,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1108. Founded 1873. Boarding offered. Standout: Central west NSW Anglican boarding.

Y12 fee 2026

$21,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$19,420

ICSEA

1108

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $35,800/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Central west NSW Anglican boarding
› Strong agriculture program
› Bathurst regional community focus

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Calrossy Anglican School

, Tamworth

Anglican Co-ed Mid tier Boarding Est. 1919

Calrossy Anglican School is in Tamworth, Newcastle. Anglican, parallel learning, K-Year 12. $21,820/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1098. Founded 1919. Boarding offered. Standout: New England regional boarding.

Y12 fee 2026

$21,820/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$19,420

ICSEA

1098

Year levels

K-Year 12

Boarding: $38,200/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› New England regional boarding
› Parallel single-sex learning
› Tamworth agriculture + music tradition

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

St Joseph's College Hunters Hill

, Hunters Hill

Catholic (Marist) Boys Mid tier Boarding Est. 1881

St Joseph's College Hunters Hill is in Hunters Hill, Sydney. Catholic (Marist), boys, Year 5-Year 12. $31,920/yr Year 12 tuition · ICSEA 1095. Founded 1881. Boarding offered. Standout: Largest boys' boarding school in Australia (~600 boarders).

Y12 fee 2026

$31,920/yr

Y7 fee 2026

$30,260

ICSEA

1095

Year levels

Year 5-Year 12

Boarding: $26,500/yr (additional to tuition)

Best for: Boarding families across NSW

Standout programs

› Largest boys' boarding school in Australia (~600 boarders)
› AAGPS rugby + rowing
› Marist Brothers tradition + Champagnat formation

See full profile → School site ↗ Fee source ↗

Common questions

What is the typical boarding fee in NSW for 2026?

Full boarding at NSW elite boarding schools typically costs $30,000–$38,000/year on top of tuition ($35,000–$50,000). Total annual cost for a NSW Year 12 boarder: $65,000–$88,000.

Do NSW boarding schools accept Year 7 entry as boarders?

Most do — Kings, Riverview, Knox, Shore, Calrossy and others accept boarders from Year 7. Apply via admissions, typically 18–24 months in advance.

Is there a NSW boarder allowance?

Yes — Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) Scheme. Eligibility based on geographic isolation. Maximum ~$10,000/year. Contact Services Australia.