2026 · ranked by ICSEA

Independent schools in Victoria (2026)

The 16 Independent private schools in Victoria we cover, ranked by ICSEA. Year 12 fees range from $7,080 to $46,800. 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
Ruyton Girls' SchoolKew Melbourne girls $33,420 1207 Day
Huntingtower SchoolMount Waverley Melbourne co-ed $19,095 1201 Day
Lauriston Girls' SchoolArmadale Melbourne girls (co-ed Kindergarten only) $46,800 1197 Day
Fintona Girls' SchoolBalwyn Melbourne girls $41,590 1191 Day
HaileyburyKeysborough (also Brighton, Berwick, Melbourne CBD) Melbourne co-educational (parallel-gender model) $41,685 1177 Day
St Michael's Grammar SchoolSt Kilda Melbourne co-educational $31,820 1169 Day
St Leonard's CollegeBrighton East Melbourne co-educational $31,820 1163 Day
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar (PEGS)Essendon Melbourne parallel learning $26,240 1161 Day
Girton Grammar SchoolBendigo Bendigo co-educational $16,044 1148 Day
Westbourne Grammar SchoolTruganina Melbourne co-ed $27,820 1143 Day
Braemar CollegeWoodend Bendigo co-educational on request 1121 Day
Kardinia International CollegeBell Post Hill Geelong co-educational $17,887 1119 Day
Victory Christian CollegeStrathdale Bendigo co-educational on request 1053 Day
Creek Street Christian CollegeBendigo Bendigo co-educational on request 1041 Day
Christian College GeelongHighton Geelong co-educational $21,944 — Day
Ballarat Christian CollegeSebastopol Ballarat co-educational $7,080 — Day
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Independent schools in Victoria — FAQs

How many Independent private schools are there in Victoria?

We cover 16 Independent private schools across Victoria, with 2026 Year 12 fees from $7,080 to $46,800. 0 offer boarding; 3 are girls' schools and 0 are boys' schools, the rest co-educational.

What is the best Independent school in Victoria?

By ICSEA, Ruyton Girls' School (Melbourne, ICSEA 1207) is the highest-ranked Independent 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 Independent schools cost in Victoria?

Independent private school Year 12 fees in Victoria range from $7,080 to $46,800 for 2026. Add 8–15% for levies (technology, building fund, camps, uniforms), plus boarding where applicable.