Head-to-head · 2026
Geelong Grammar School vs Geelong Lutheran College
Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Geelong. Sourced from each school's published schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 6 June 2026.
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At a glance
The headline differences
- Sector: Geelong Grammar School is Anglican; Geelong Lutheran College is Lutheran.
- Gender: Geelong Grammar School is co-educational; Geelong Lutheran College is co-ed.
- Geelong Grammar School offers boarding; Geelong Lutheran College is day-only.
- Year 12 fees differ by $42,650: Geelong Lutheran College is more affordable.
- ICSEA gap of 72: Geelong Grammar School draws from a more advantaged community.
- Geelong Grammar School is the older school (est. 1855 vs 1962).
- Both schools are in Geelong, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.
Comparison
Side-by-side
| Metric | Geelong Grammar School | Geelong Lutheran College |
|---|---|---|
| City / suburb | Corio, Geelong | Armstrong Creek, Geelong |
| Sector | Anglican | Lutheran |
| Gender | co-educational | co-ed |
| Year levels | ELC to Year 12 | Prep-12 (Armstrong Creek); Prep-6 (St John's Newtown) |
| ICSEA | 1149 | 1077 |
| Year 12 fee | $55,380 | $12,730 |
| Year 7 fee | $45,740 | $9,490 |
| Boarding | Yes · $93,840/yr | Day school |
| Founded | 1855 | 1962 |
| Religion | Anglican Church of Australia | Lutheran |
All fees verified 6 June 2026 against each school's published schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).
Geelong Grammar School
Standout strengths
- ›Compulsory Year 9 'Timbertop' wilderness boarding campus (Mansfield)
- ›Founder of the Positive Education movement in Australia
- ›Australia's most expensive school; one of Asia-Pacific's best-known boarding schools
Anglican co-educational school in Corio, Geelong. Compulsory Year 9 'Timbertop' wilderness boarding campus (Mansfield)
See full profile →Geelong Lutheran College
Standout strengths
- ›Two-campus Lutheran college (St John's Newtown, est. 1962, Prep-6; Armstrong Creek, opened 2009, Prep-12) with first Year 12 cohort graduating in 2014
- ›1:1 Laptop Program from Years 5-12 plus a Year 12 'Universities' live-in experience built into core tuition
- ›VCE electives in Outdoor & Environmental Studies, Systems Engineering, Product Design & Technology and Food Studies, with on-campus VET music and VET subsidies up to $500
Geelong Lutheran College is a co-educational P-12 Lutheran school operating across two Geelong campuses: St John's Newtown (Prep-6, founded 1962) and the larger Armstrong Creek campus (Prep-12, opened 2009). The two schools formally merged into one college with two campuses in 2023. Official 2026 fees run from $5,635 (Prep) to $12,730 (Year 12), with Year 7 at $9,490, and the school offers sibling and early-payment discounts. ICSEA 1077.
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FAQs
Which is better, Geelong Grammar School or Geelong Lutheran College?
"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, Geelong Grammar School. By 2026 Year 12 fee, Geelong Lutheran College is more affordable. Both are in Geelong. 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 Geelong Grammar School and Geelong Lutheran College?
Geelong Grammar School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $55,380 (Year 7: $45,740). Geelong Lutheran College's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $12,730 (Year 7: $9,490). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.
What are the ICSEA scores for Geelong Grammar School vs Geelong Lutheran College?
Geelong Grammar School has an ICSEA score of 1149; Geelong Lutheran College has 1077. 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, Geelong Grammar School or Geelong Lutheran College?
Geelong Grammar School is the older school (founded 1855 vs 1962 for Geelong Lutheran College).
Do Geelong Grammar School or Geelong Lutheran College offer boarding?
Geelong Grammar School: Yes, 2026 boarding fee from $93,840/yr. Geelong Lutheran College: Day school only.
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