2026 · ranked by ICSEA

Catholic schools in Victoria (2026)

The 27 Catholic private schools in Victoria we cover, ranked by ICSEA. Year 12 fees range from $4,840 to $40,880. 5 offer boarding. Every fee is from each school's published 2026 schedule.

The Education Desk · Editorial team, schools + fertility + family services · Updated 11 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards
School City Gender Year 12 2026 ICSEA Boarding
Sacré CœurGlen Iris Melbourne girls $35,445 1178 Day
Loreto Mandeville HallToorak Melbourne girls $39,810 1168 Day
Star of the Sea CollegeBrighton Melbourne girls $12,820 1162 Day
Xavier CollegeKew Melbourne boys (co-ed Kindergarten only) $40,880 1153 Yes
St Kevin's CollegeToorak Melbourne boys $19,820 1142 Day
Siena CollegeCamberwell Melbourne girls $24,220 1132 Day
Genazzano FCJ CollegeKew Melbourne girls $39,629 1131 Yes
De La Salle CollegeMalvern Melbourne boys $16,140 1117 Day
Whitefriars CollegeDonvale Melbourne boys $17,973 1112 Day
Sacred Heart College GeelongNewtown Geelong girls $5,140 1095 Day
St Bede's CollegeMentone Melbourne boys $10,810 1095 Day
Avila CollegeMount Waverley Melbourne girls $10,546 1094 Day
Loreto College Ballarat (Mary's Mount)Ballarat Central Ballarat girls $14,580 1085 Yes
St Patrick's College BallaratBallarat East Ballarat boys $14,820 1083 Yes
St Bernard's College EssendonEssendon Melbourne boys $11,280 1078 Day
Parade CollegeBundoora Melbourne boys $9,790 1077 Day
St Joseph's College GeelongNewtown Geelong boys $8,100 1075 Day
Aquinas CollegeRingwood Melbourne co-ed $10,020 1064 Day
Salesian College SunburySunbury Melbourne boys $10,820 1062 Day
Sacred Heart College KynetonKyneton Bendigo co-educational $10,320 1059 Yes
Mater Christi CollegeBelgrave Melbourne girls $7,820 1058 Day
Saint Ignatius College GeelongDrysdale Geelong co-educational $7,300 1057 Day
Catherine McAuley College BendigoBendigo Bendigo co-educational on request 1040 Day
Marist College BendigoMaiden Gully Bendigo co-educational on request 1040 Day
Clonard College GeelongHerne Hill Geelong girls $4,840 1033 Day
Marian College Sunshine WestSunshine West Melbourne girls $7,820 998 Day
Damascus CollegeMount Clear Ballarat co-educational $8,200 — Day
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Catholic schools in Victoria — FAQs

How many Catholic private schools are there in Victoria?

We cover 27 Catholic private schools across Victoria, with 2026 Year 12 fees from $4,840 to $40,880. 5 offer boarding; 11 are girls' schools and 10 are boys' schools, the rest co-educational.

What is the best Catholic school in Victoria?

By ICSEA, Sacré Cœur (Melbourne, ICSEA 1178) is the highest-ranked Catholic school in our Victoria 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 Victoria?

Catholic private school Year 12 fees in Victoria range from $4,840 to $40,880 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.