Head-to-head · 2026

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls vs St Mary's Anglican Girls' School

Side-by-side 2026 comparison: fees, ICSEA, sector, gender, programs and boarding. Both in Perth. Sourced from each school's published 2026 schedule and ACARA MySchool. Verified 13 May 2026.

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

At a glance

The headline differences

  • Year 12 fees differ by $10,250: St Mary's Anglican Girls' School is more affordable.
  • ICSEA gap of 24: St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls draws from a more advantaged community.
  • Both schools are in Perth, so catchment + commute considerations are similar.

Comparison

Side-by-side

Metric St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls St Mary's Anglican Girls' School
City / suburbMosman Park, PerthKarrinyup, Perth
SectorAnglicanAnglican
Gendergirlsgirls
Year levelsJunior Kindergarten-Year 12K-Year 12
ICSEA11941170
Year 12 fee 2026$34,230$23,980
Year 7 fee 2026$34,230$21,580
BoardingYesYes · $22,600/yr
Founded18961921
ReligionAnglican Church of AustraliaAnglican Church of Australia

All fees verified 13 May 2026 against each school's published 2026 schedule. Excludes uniforms, technology, camps, capital + boarding (unless shown).

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls

Standout strengths

  • Among WA's highest ICSEA girls' schools
  • Three campuses (Mosman Park + Pemberton outdoor ed)
  • IGSSA sport + boarding from Year 7

Anglican girls school in Mosman Park, Perth. Among WA's highest ICSEA girls' schools

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St Mary's Anglican Girls' School

Standout strengths

  • Anglican girls school with strong WACE results
  • Boarding for regional WA
  • Karrinyup northern suburbs campus

Anglican girls' school in Karrinyup, Perth. Founded 1921.

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Common questions

FAQs

Which is better, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls or St Mary's Anglican Girls' School?

"Better" depends on family priorities. By ICSEA, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls. By 2026 Year 12 fee, St Mary's Anglican Girls' School is more affordable. Both are in Perth. 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 St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls and St Mary's Anglican Girls' School?

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $34,230 (Year 7: $34,230). St Mary's Anglican Girls' School's 2026 Year 12 tuition is $23,980 (Year 7: $21,580). Both schools also charge additional levies (technology, camps, capital, uniform) typically adding 8-15% to headline tuition.

What are the ICSEA scores for St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls vs St Mary's Anglican Girls' School?

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls has an ICSEA score of 1194; St Mary's Anglican Girls' School has 1170. 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, St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls or St Mary's Anglican Girls' School?

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls is the older school (founded 1896 vs 1921 for St Mary's Anglican Girls' School).

Do St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls or St Mary's Anglican Girls' School offer boarding?

St Hilda's Anglican School for Girls: Yes. St Mary's Anglican Girls' School: Yes, 2026 boarding fee from $22,600/yr.

Next step

Model the 6-year cost for either school

Project Year 7-12 tuition with 4.5% annual indexation. Add boarding, levies and sibling discounts. Compare side-by-side.

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