2026 · ranked by ICSEA

Catholic schools in the Australian Capital Territory (2026)

The 7 Catholic private schools in the Australian Capital Territory we cover, ranked by ICSEA. Year 12 fees range from $7,623 to $15,040. Every fee is from each school's published 2026 schedule.

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School City Gender Year 12 2026 ICSEA Boarding
Marist College CanberraPearce Canberra boys $15,004 1132 Day
Daramalan CollegeDickson Canberra co-educational $15,040 1106 Day
Merici CollegeBraddon Canberra girls $7,623 1101 Day
St Clare's CollegeGriffith Canberra girls $7,623 1087 Day
St Francis Xavier CollegeFlorey Canberra co-ed $7,624 1070 Day
St Edmund's College CanberraGriffith Canberra boys $10,700 1067 Day
St Mary MacKillop CollegeIsabella Plains Canberra co-ed $7,623 1059 Day
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Catholic schools in the Australian Capital Territory — FAQs

How many Catholic private schools are there in the Australian Capital Territory?

We cover 7 Catholic private schools across the Australian Capital Territory, with 2026 Year 12 fees from $7,623 to $15,040. 0 offer boarding; 2 are girls' schools and 2 are boys' schools, the rest co-educational.

What is the best Catholic school in the Australian Capital Territory?

By ICSEA, Marist College Canberra (Canberra, ICSEA 1132) is the highest-ranked Catholic school in our the Australian Capital Territory list. "Best" depends on your child though — sector, fees, single-sex vs co-ed, and travel matter as much as ICSEA. Compare the full list above.

How much do Catholic schools cost in the Australian Capital Territory?

Catholic private school Year 12 fees in the Australian Capital Territory range from $7,623 to $15,040 for 2026. Catholic systemic (parish) schools are the most affordable — often $4,000–$10,000/year — while Catholic congregational schools (Jesuit, Loreto, Mercy) sit closer to independent levels.