2026 · ranked by ICSEA

Independent schools in Queensland (2026)

The 17 Independent private schools in Queensland we cover, ranked by ICSEA. Year 12 fees range from $3,430 to $36,300. 6 offer boarding. Every fee is from each school's published 2026 schedule.

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School City Gender Year 12 2026 ICSEA Boarding
Brisbane Grammar SchoolSpring Hill Brisbane boys $36,300 1212 Yes
Brisbane Girls Grammar SchoolSpring Hill Brisbane girls $34,088 1206 Day
Somerville HouseSouth Brisbane Brisbane girls $31,872 1184 Yes
Brisbane Boys' CollegeToowong Brisbane boys $33,260 1164 Yes
Somerset CollegeMudgeeraba Gold Coast co-educational $22,260 1155 Day
Townsville Grammar SchoolNorth Ward Townsville co-educational $17,976 1144 Yes
Toowoomba Grammar SchoolEast Toowoomba Toowoomba boys $22,320 1140 Yes
Sunshine Coast Grammar SchoolForest Glen Sunshine Coast co-educational $15,832 1131 Day
Sheldon CollegeSheldon Brisbane co-ed $18,840 1115 Day
A.B. Paterson CollegeArundel Gold Coast co-ed $17,400 1089 Day
Caloundra City Private SchoolPelican Waters Sunshine Coast co-educational $10,944 1086 Day
Montessori International CollegeForest Glen Sunshine Coast co-educational $14,694 1070 Day
Calvary Christian CollegeMount Louisa Townsville co-ed $7,155 995 Day
Toowoomba Christian CollegeHighfields Toowoomba co-educational $5,585 — Day
Freshwater Christian CollegeBrinsmead Cairns co-educational $8,200 — Day
Jubilee Christian CollegeAtherton Cairns co-educational $3,430 — Day
Djarragun CollegeGordonvale Cairns co-educational on request — Yes
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Independent schools in Queensland — FAQs

How many Independent private schools are there in Queensland?

We cover 17 Independent private schools across Queensland, with 2026 Year 12 fees from $3,430 to $36,300. 6 offer boarding; 2 are girls' schools and 3 are boys' schools, the rest co-educational.

What is the best Independent school in Queensland?

By ICSEA, Brisbane Grammar School (Brisbane, ICSEA 1212) is the highest-ranked Independent school in our Queensland 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 Independent schools cost in Queensland?

Independent private school Year 12 fees in Queensland range from $3,430 to $36,300 for 2026. Add 8–15% for levies (technology, building fund, camps, uniforms), plus boarding where applicable.