2026 fees · sourced, not estimated
Private school fees in Geelong (2026)
Year 12 tuition across 8 Geelong private schools ranges from $4,840 to $55,380, median $17,887. Every figure is from the school's own published 2026 schedule — we never estimate or average a fee.
Geelong private school fees, by band
Elite · $45,000+
1 school — e.g. Geelong Grammar School
Premium · $30,000 – $45,000
1 school — e.g. The Geelong College
Mid-tier · $20,000 – $30,000
1 school — e.g. Christian College Geelong
Lower-fee · $10,000 – $20,000
1 school — e.g. Kardinia International College
Catholic systemic · Under $10,000
4 schools — e.g. St Joseph's College Geelong, Saint Ignatius College Geelong, Sacred Heart College Geelong
Every Geelong private school fee, ranked (2026)
| School | Sector | Year 12 2026 | Year 7 | Boarding |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geelong Grammar SchoolCorio | Anglican | $55,380 | $45,740 | $93,840/yr |
| The Geelong CollegeNewtown | Uniting Church (formerly Presbyterian) | $38,540 | $30,172 | $31,080/yr |
| Christian College GeelongHighton | Christian (non-denominational) | $21,944 | $16,404 | Day only |
| Kardinia International CollegeBell Post Hill | Independent (secular) | $17,887 | $13,947 | Day only |
| St Joseph's College GeelongNewtown | Catholic | $8,100 | $8,100 | Day only |
| Saint Ignatius College GeelongDrysdale | Catholic (Jesuit tradition) | $7,300 | $6,900 | Day only |
| Sacred Heart College GeelongNewtown | Catholic | $5,140 | $4,615 | Day only |
| Clonard College GeelongHerne Hill | Catholic | $4,840 | $4,840 | Day only |
Year 12 tuition from each school's published 2026 fee schedule (linked on its profile). Year 7 shown where published; otherwise projected fees are on the calculator. Excludes levies, uniforms, camps + boarding unless shown. Verified 4 June 2026.
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Common questions
Geelong private school fees — FAQs
How much are private school fees in Geelong in 2026?
Across the 8 Geelong private schools we track with published 2026 fees, Year 12 tuition ranges from $4,840 to $55,380 per year, with a median of $17,887 and an average of $19,891. Junior-year fees are typically 30–40% lower than Year 12. Add a further 8–15% for levies (technology, building fund, camps, uniforms).
What is the cheapest private school in Geelong?
The most affordable Geelong private schools by 2026 Year 12 tuition are Clonard College Geelong ($4,840), Sacred Heart College Geelong ($5,140), Saint Ignatius College Geelong ($7,300), St Joseph's College Geelong ($8,100), Kardinia International College ($17,887). Catholic systemic and lower-fee Christian/Lutheran schools are generally the most affordable independent option in Geelong.
Which Geelong private schools have the highest fees?
The highest Year 12 tuition in Geelong for 2026 is Geelong Grammar School at $55,380, followed by The Geelong College and Christian College Geelong. Elite independents typically sit at $45,000+ per year before boarding and levies.
Do Geelong private school fees include boarding?
No — boarding is charged on top of tuition. 2 of these Geelong schools offer boarding (typically $25,000–$45,000/year on top of fees). International students pay a higher tuition tier (about 1.2–1.7× domestic) at the 2 CRICOS-registered Geelong schools — see our international student guide.