Head-to-head · 2026
All Saints Anglican School vs St Hilda's School Southport
Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Gold Coast. Sourced from each school's published 2026 schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 13 May 2026.
At a glance
The headline differences
- Gender: All Saints Anglican School is co-educational; St Hilda's School Southport is girls.
- St Hilda's School Southport offers boarding; All Saints Anglican School is day-only.
- Year 12 fees differ by $13,718: All Saints Anglican School is more affordable.
- ICSEA gap of 11: All Saints Anglican School draws from a more advantaged community.
- St Hilda's School Southport is the older school (est. 1912 vs 1987).
- Both schools are in Gold Coast, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | All Saints Anglican School | St Hilda's School Southport |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Merrimac, Gold Coast | Southport, Gold Coast |
| Sector | Anglican | Anglican |
| Gender | co-educational | girls |
| Year levels | Pre-Prep to Year 12 | Pre-Prep to Year 12 |
| ICSEA | 1137 | 1126 |
| Year 12 fee 2026 | $13,566 | $27,284 |
| Year 7 fee 2026 | $12,618 | $26,349 |
| Boarding | Day school | Yes · $28,912/yr |
| Founded | 1987 | 1912 |
| Religion | Anglican Church of Australia | Anglican Church of Australia |
All fees verified 13 May 2026 against each school's published 2026 schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
All Saints Anglican School
Standout strengths
- ›Three sub-schools (Junior, Middle, Senior) on a 40-hectare campus
- ›Strong academic results within Anglican Schools Commission
- ›International House for full-fee international students
Anglican co-educational school in Merrimac, Gold Coast. Three sub-schools (Junior, Middle, Senior) on a 40-hectare campus
See full profile →St Hilda's School Southport
Standout strengths
- ›Only girls' school on the Gold Coast; full and weekly boarding from Year 6
- ›Strong arts and music program
- ›5% discount for early payment of fees
Anglican girls school in Southport, Gold Coast. Only girls' school on the Gold Coast; full and weekly boarding from Year 6
See full profile →Common questions
FAQs
Which is better, All Saints Anglican School or St Hilda's School Southport?
"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, All Saints Anglican School. By 2026 Year 12 fee, All Saints Anglican School is more affordable. Both are in Gold Coast. The most meaningful comparison is on culture, programs, transport and entry pathway for your specific child — visit open days and talk to current parents.
What are the 2026 fees for All Saints Anglican School and St Hilda's School Southport?
All Saints Anglican School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $13,566 (Year 7: $12,618). St Hilda's School Southport's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $27,284 (Year 7: $26,349). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.
What are the ICSEA scores for All Saints Anglican School vs St Hilda's School Southport?
All Saints Anglican School has an ICSEA score of 1137; St Hilda's School Southport has 1126. The Australian median is 1000. ICSEA measures the socio-educational advantage of the school community — it correlates with academic outcomes but does NOT measure teaching quality or value-add. ICSEA is published by ACARA on MySchool.
Which school is older, All Saints Anglican School or St Hilda's School Southport?
St Hilda's School Southport is the older school (founded 1912 vs 1987 for All Saints Anglican School).
Do All Saints Anglican School or St Hilda's School Southport offer boarding?
All Saints Anglican School: Day school only. St Hilda's School Southport: Yes, 2026 boarding fee from $28,912/yr.
Next step
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